USA participant rankings in World Cup elimination: Tyler Adams struggles as USMNT fall flat to exit match

The dream is over. The US males’s nationwide group’s participation on the 2022 World Cup got here to an finish on Saturday with a valiant 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands. The Individuals appeared sharp early, had their possibilities however gave up an excessive amount of in protection, ending the primary half in a 2-0 gap. However, it was one other encouraging efficiency that raises expectations shifting ahead for this younger, hungry group. 

However how did all of them play? Listed below are our participant rankings — and when you’re at it, join our new publication, masking the attractive sport in all its glory, together with every day updates in regards to the World Cup, right here.

Goalkeepers

It was not his finest sport, however he is hardly at fault. Positive, he conceded extra on this sport than he did within the earlier three mixed, however that was due to a protection that didn’t mark as they need to have. He had some good stops, however his positioning on the primary two targets may have been higher. He is nonetheless the No. 1 going ahead although.

Defenders

At fault for the second objective, clearly letting Daley Blind run on to a superb ball to complete with ease. He is a defender, but he can barely defend. Does what he presents in assault outweigh his defensive deficiencies? Typically, however not at this time. Had some respectable moments in assault, however the finish product was not ok. Had one good clearance in entrance of objective although. 

Walker Zimmerman

USA • D

Had some stable tackles and clearances, he recovered the ball loads and marked Memphis Depay properly contained in the field at occasions. He even tried for a bicycle kick late. However he got here again into the XI and did prettywell.

On the age of 35, he actually stood out as a rock on the again. He will not wow you, however he was constantly robust and didn’t make a ton of errors. That is actually all you may ask for in what’s a place of weak point for this group. 

Antonee Robinson

USA • D

One of many gamers of the match for the USMNT. His crosses on this one weren’t all that nice, however usually he was the one recovering the ball and getting it up the sector. However his sport will likely be remembered by permitting Denzel Dumfries to attain the third on the again publish, sitting utterly unmarked. 

Midfielders

This was the primary sport of the match the place Adams did not shine brightly. The passing of the Dutch was simply so environment friendly and fast, he by no means was in a position to actually react and cease them. He is also at fault for the primary objective as Depay handed him and ended up being utterly unmarked for his well-taken objective.

By no means received going. It virtually felt like he did not even play at occasions due to how the Dutch have been in a position to shortly transition to assault. Defensively he had a pair moments however nothing overly memorable. He did present effort to attempt to shut down on Depay when no person else did. 

Weston McKennie

USA • M

RATING6.5

MINUTES PLAYED67

Actually got here to life within the second half earlier than being taken off. His quick passes have been robust and was in a position to assist transfer the ball round to attempt to create house for possibilities. Had a superb look within the second half that he despatched over the bar.

Forwards

Forgetful. Provided nothing, did not shoot when he had the prospect, and beginning him was questionable by Gregg Berhalter. Hooked after 45 minutes. 

Christian Pulisic

USA • M

RATING7.5

MINUTES PLAYED90

That golden probability he missed minutes in will hang-out him. That might have modified the sport utterly. However to his credit score, he stored combating, received some harmful free kicks and ended up getting an help. He was distraught at full time, clearly, however you may inform that that is simply going to gasoline him. Clearly he was a celebrity for this facet, and lived as much as the lofts expectations on his shoulders.

He lastly began taking some cracks at objective when no person else would, placing a pleasant shot on body within the first half that was saved properly. Light a bit as the sport went on being subbed off 67 minutes in. It was a powerful match for him in what was a weak assault with low expectations.

Substitutes

Hey, he lastly performed! Got here on within the second half for Jesus Ferreira however didn’t do an excessive amount of. He did create two possibilities however would have favored to have been on the ball extra. 

Was launched and displayed a primary contact that would solely be described as horrendous. But he someway scored on one other dangerous contact, inadvertently placing it higher nook in what was a bizarre sequence. Could have scored however wasn’t nice. 

Brenden Aaronson

USA • M

Created an opportunity in his cameo however did flip the ball over at occasions. By no means received into an actual harmful place. 

Late sub that supplied respectable passing to maintain the ball shifting. 

Got here on within the ninetieth minute and had two touches. 

Coach Gregg Berhalter

Taking part in Ferreira did not work. Making only one sub on the break did not both. He then took off McKennie when he was enjoying properly. Positive, he might need been gassed, however the alternate options did not change a lot. His group had not seen an assault that would reduce you up just like the Netherlands, and so they have been made to pay for his or her defensive errors. This was all the time going to be a troublesome match, although, and this match total was a hit.  RATING: 5