Ex-U.S. soccer star Alexi Lalas’ assessment of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s MLS-heavy starting lineup’s play Wednesday against Mexico seems spot-on.
“There’s a chance that the next USMNT coach and staff will not even be watching,” the soccer analyst responded on Twitter.
We can only hope.
In the first half of the 1-1 friendly in Chicago, the USMNT had zero shots on target against an unimpressive El Tri. In the second half, Mexico pinned the U.S. into its own half because of the Americans’ silly midfield giveaways.
Narratives seem split on how this match — a clear cash grab staged outside of FIFA competition windows — should be viewed. On one hand, the USMNT now has a five-game unbeaten streak against Mexico. The 81st-minute goal by the Americans’ Jesus Ferreira — who plays for FC Dallas in MLS — was a thing of beauty.
On the other hand, the Americans’ play seemed mostly insipid, with several players looking lost with the ball at their feet.
