To be fair, he's been a part of the program/brotherhood as a player, was appointed by a fellow Nat, and his brother is in leadership. How can you not possibly expect at least a little stick
Ecuador lackadaisically defending that play with Mckenie and Pulisic, Adams attempts a shot but is saved.
And that's the Ream I recognize...totally misjudges an unchallenged header and Ecuador break behind him.
There’s too much space on the left side. Arriola did not track back and Ream caught in transition. Long helps out and saves the day.
I'm not gonna get too married to takes tonight, but man, miss me with this Paul Arriola wide service concept. Which isn't exactly a new thought.
It’s a bad combo of lack of speed and the shifting formation 3G is trying to use. If he wants to do this system the LB/LCB and RCB need to have speed and be good defending in space.
Ecuador's corner defense strategy - recklessly sending extra players forward - works brilliantly for me when I've played FIFA online.
His start with the national team has left something to be desired. I recall two good games, and he's been poor otherwise.
I'll say this for Berhalter tonight: tactically, I see definition in the first 20'. I don't take that for granted in US soccer. Mistakes have been far more technical gaffes than tactical IMO.