USMNT

[pfim]

This first half is the best we’ve played in a long long time. Weah makes a big difference and Poch actually starting to have an impact perhaps?

First half is the best I've seen them play in the Pulisic era. 2nd have left a bit to be desired, but effectively the tie was over at the end of the first half anyway.

 

[Toffeeslam]

I read in sports illustrated that the USMNT will win the World Cup in 2026 or 2030, saying it’s going to happen.

Talk about confidence but I’m not sure he is grounded in reality though, my humble opinion is if the US gets to the quarters at home then they’ve had a decent World Cup.

As for winning 2026/2030 unless some epic bribes are paid it’s a no

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

I read in sports illustrated that the USMNT will win the World Cup in 2026 or 2030, saying it’s going to happen.

Talk about confidence but I’m not sure he is grounded in reality though, my humble opinion is if the US gets to the quarters at home then they’ve had a decent World Cup.

As for winning 2026/2030 unless some epic bribes are paid it’s a no

That's truly unreal, seeing that virtually no true soccer fan in the US actually believes this

I'd bite your hand off for a quarterfinal in 2026

 

[Toffeeslam]

That's truly unreal, seeing that virtually no true soccer fan in the US actually believes this

I'd bite your hand off for a quarterfinal in 2026

I should qualify this by saying that it was Alexi Lalas who made the claim, maybe he has a substance abuse problem ?

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

I should qualify this by saying that it was Alexi Lalas who made the claim, maybe he has a substance abuse problem ?

LOLOLOL Alexi Lalas?

LOLOLOLOLOL

 

[Billy Dean]

I read in sports illustrated that the USMNT will win the World Cup in 2026 or 2030, saying it’s going to happen.

Talk about confidence but I’m not sure he is grounded in reality though, my humble opinion is if the US gets to the quarters at home then they’ve had a decent World Cup.

As for winning 2026/2030 unless some epic bribes are paid it’s a no

I reckon long term USA will become a force in world football and be world cup winning contenders, but 2026/30 is way too early IMO

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

I reckon long term USA will become a force in world football and be world cup winning contenders, but 2026/30 is way too early IMO

I don't see it happening ever for a couple of reasons

1) It's not part of our culture. Until it is, we are not going to compete at the top of the international game.
2) Only the rich kids play football today. Until that changes, we don't stand a chance of getting our best playing the sport. This is also a byproduct of #1

Through sheer American can-do-ism and the fact that even the rich kids alone can compete to a certain level and how big we are we will always be in that Round of 16 maybe squeak into the quarters type nation if things fall right for us