Starting lineup:

No Dike? Booo

Will be happy when Lletget finally gets the hook from the squad. Excited to see Pulisic and Dest combine on the left side.

Feel like Pulisic and Reyna are trying to see who can out-complain one another when the ball doesn't come their way lol

Dest with the golazo!

Dest looks incredible

Dest obviously the major bright spot. I think the midfield was great, Acosta and Musah in particular. Lletget will be a bench guy for a full squad, and isn't terrible, but his actions in the run of play needed a little more tempo. Good enough/versatile enough to make the WC squad though and his set piece delivery was largely good.

Sargent has to do better even though he didn't get any clear cut chances.

For those that missed it, the broadcast noted Dike has picked up a knock and that's why he isn't in the squad.

Defense still has some question marks. Long got outmuscled and then Brooks got caught flat-footed in the same sequence, which a better team would have punished. Dest also got beat in behind twice and Cannon gave up a dangerous free kick.

Overall we look very good though, and positive in and out of possession. Gotta feel like this team will be hard to handle by the time we're hosting in 2026. As good as some of these guys are, they need a bit more seasoning and physical maturity. Should still be fun to watch in the meantime.

akm91 said:

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Can't wait to see the Musah, Weston and Tyler midfield

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Stuff dreams are made of

Dest was the best player on the pitch that first half. Pulisic had some great runs too, would like to see him net a few and get the monkey off his back.

Dest looks like he's just having fun out there, very loose.

Pulisic seems like he's pressing too much. Probably feels like he has to prove himself or stand out. Just needs to relax and let the game come to him.

Definitely seems like he's pressing too much. Surprised he only got the 1st half. I guess he'll get some time in the 2nd friendly as well.

what a ball by Aaronson

If you haven't been tracking his career, you probably better start

What a move by Sargent to free himself up for the assist in the box.

Aaronson still needs to get stronger physically. He's getting bodied off the ball too much but he's very very good player.

Ugh, that was not good transition defense.

akm91 said:

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Ugh, that was not good transition defense.

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Most dangerous play in soccer according to Anson Dorrance. Counter off a long corner.