Is the US' men's soccer team a disaster? There are many reasons why the US men's soccer team is so bad, such as a lack talent, pay to play, and ineffective strategies. Each of these will be discussed individually. The US Men’s Soccer Team must Improve
McKennie is the most skilled midfielder on this team
McKennie is a great American men's soccer midfielder. This 23-year-old is a household name in parts of Europe, and has a unique background. He was born in Little Elm, Texas and has a Dallas skyline tattoo at his elbow. His father is an airline pilot and he spent most time in Texas as a child. At the age of 17, he moved to Germany with FC Schalke 04, where he became a football coach. He will transfer to Juventus for 2020.
Gregg Berhalter's tactics haven't worked
It's easy to understand why some people have questioned whether Berhalter's tactics haven't been effective for the USMNT. His attempt to recruit dual-nationals like Yunusmusah hasn't worked. The New York City-born midfielder could have played in England, Spain, Italy or England.
Lack of talent
The United States men’s national team soccer team has a problem with its talent pool. International soccer is full of talk about "golden generation" and teams that go up and down. That doesn't necessarily mean that the United States is without talent. It is simply that we need to find it more. This isn't as easy as it might seem. Although it may not seem as easy as hiring a star, this 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.
Insufficient firepower
Although the USMNT's upward trend has been steady for more than twenty years, now it faces a serious problem. It lacks firepower. The team's recent defeat to Honduras is an unprecedented low. They are now winless in their last 14 matches. The team's poor performance this week has led to many cathartic rants, and calls for a complete overhaul. What can the team do about it?