Is the US men’s soccer team inept? There are many factors that contribute to the poor performance of the US men's soccer team, including ineffective tactics and pay-to play. I will address each one individually. The US Men's Soccer Team Must Improve
McKennie is undoubtedly the best midfielder of the team
McKennie is an outstanding midfielder for the U.S. men’s soccer team. McKennie, a 23-yearold midfielder from the United States, is well-known in Europe. He also has a unique backstory. He was raised in Little Elm Texas and sports a Dallas skyline tattoo on one elbow. His father was an airman, and he spent most his childhood in Texas. He then moved to Germany at the age 17 with FC Schalke 04 In 2020, he will transfer to Juventus.
Gregg Berhalter's tactics haven't worked
It's not hard to understand why Berhalter's tactics weren't effective for the USMNT. His plan to recruit dual-nationals, like Yunus Muskah, wasn't a success. The New York City-born midfielder could have played in England, Spain, Italy or England.
Talent shortage
The talent pool for the United States men's soccer team is seriously flawed. There are talks of "golden centuries" and teams who rise and fall in international soccer. That doesn't necessarily mean that the United States is without talent. We need to find more of this talent. This is not as easy though it may sound. It might not be as simple to hire a superstar but it is the first step.
Pay-to-play
Some claim that the USMNT's poor performance during major tournament qualifiers or tournaments is due to pay-to play. While this is probably true, the model also contributes to the poor performance of other soccer/football powerhouse nations. Iceland, for instance, has paid hundreds to coaches in order to get UEFA licenses. More qualified coaches mean better quality players.
Lack of firepower
Although the USMNT has been rising steadily for more than 20 years, it now faces a serious problem: A lack of firepower. The team's loss to Honduras was a devastating blow. It has lost 14 of its last 14 matches. This week's performance has prompted many cathartic rants and calls for a major overhaul. What can the team do?