Nothing new has been rumored but Tactical Manager has some inside information and much like the most of us he can connect the dots. One thing is apparent, when the new manager comes in he has to disband the leadership coalition
New rumors have sprung up about who is available for the USMNT to hire as their new manager, some more realistic than others. BREAKING AFTER THE POD: Gareth Southgate has stepped down as manager of England... looks more and more likley.Copa America was a logistics nightmare and it's become a matter of all parties pointing at who's to blame. All the while, fans of this sport and of those national teams were left screwed over as thousands and thousands of patrons without tickets stormed the barricade. Some fans who paid thousands of dollars were completely screwed over as they were refused entry due to the number already attending the match.
Gregg Berhalter has been removed as the manager of the USMNT. Matt Crocker is set to hire a new manager by the September window and he has a laundry list of candidates. Mainstream Media are pushing Cherundolo as the lead candidate.
Gregg Berhalter has failed to exit the group stage in 2024 Copa America. This is an unexpected and unacceptable result that has fans and mainstream media finally agreeing on a topic... Gregg Berhalter should be fired!Who takes over after Gregg? Well, that's an interesting topic.
Sullivan bags a hat trick and the US top the group in qualifying. On the 25th, they will face Nicaragua in the Round 16. Despite the score, the actual performance left some wanting. One thing is for certain, we are starting to get an idea who our top 11 are.Derek and Brett talk about how the team performed. Who had a good game? Bad game? Or just "Meh"?
When is a draw considered a loss by the fans? Well the US U20s experienced such a result against Canada. Despite pulling a late goal to tie the match, the US U20s controlled most of the game. They only gave Canada two chances and Canada capitalized on eachDerek and Brett will discuss the match, who performed well, who needs to be benched, and briefly highlight the upcoming match against Cuba.
Derek and Brett go over the absolute thrashing win over St. Kitts, the good, the bad, the meh. Typically the US plays to the level of the opposition and given a team we should destroy tends to be a grind low scoring event. Fortunately the U20s showed up and handled business to set themselves up for a potential top finish in the group.
The Seattle Sounders are set to be the first MLS side to win the CONCACAF Champions League. After a come from behind 2-2 draw with Pumas, the second leg is to take place in Seattle which benefits the Sounders. At this point, a win or draw (assuming the draw doesn't result in Puma scoring 2 or more goals) would clinch the Champions League for the first time for a MLS side.Derek and Brett discuss the midweek Yanks report as limited as it may be this week. Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, and more...If you want to support us further:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowV-n8EAVAEZP_84ZmUFkwThe Straight Red Card t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and beer glasses:https://the-straight-red-card.creator-spring.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/straight_red_cardFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/straight_red
Christian Pulisic is the second most productive player, behind Mason Mount, for Chelsea, but Thomas Tuchel tends to rotate not only him on and off the pitch but where Pulisic plays on the pitch. Is this just how Tuchel is? WIll Pulisic find some level of consistency under Tuchel?Weston McKennie, according to reports, is being used as trade fodder for Juventus to keep Morata. It wouldn't be the silly season without a rumor of Weston being sold by Juventus would it? Do you find any validity?If you want to support us further:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowV-n8EAVAEZP_84ZmUFkwThe Straight Red Card t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and beer glasses:https://the-straight-red-card.creator-spring.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/straight_red_cardFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/straight_red
Derek and Brett break down the weekend matches. Steffen struggles in English cup match against Liverpool, Brooks and Wolfsburg get slammed by Dortmund, and the injury list keeps-a-growin. Where does MLS fall compared to the Scottish league and is doing well there place you ahead of MLS players in National team ball?
Derek and Brett discuss in detail Group A in the 2022 FIFA World Cup taking place in November in Qatar. Who moves on? Who is stacked? Is there a likely upset? Netherlands, Senegal, Qatar, and Ecuador fill the group and only two can go through.
Derek and Brett talk about this past weekend matches, how the Yanks did and what form we are looking at going into Azteca. Pulisic is hitting his form, Sargent is playing ok despite playing for a poor Norwich, Adams back on the pitch, Marsch with an important win, and more.
In this livestream Derek and Brett discuss the return of Giovanni Reyna, Pulisic's current form, and our current expectations starting XI against Mexico. Obviously this is subject to whom the USMNT call in on Thursday.
It was not a good week for Yanks abroad. Jesse Marsch and Leeds poo'ed the bed, Josh Sargent didn't stand a chance, and Christian Pulisic suffered an illness that prevented him from playing. Derek and Brett follow up with how Yanks did abroad. Who do you think suffered the most?
Derek and Brett review Que Golazo's recent USMNT Hour where they talk about the March window and Gregg's starting XI. Given all of the injuries, who do you think Gregg will call in and start in Mexico?
Leeds, battling to stay afloat and avoid relegation, took on a Leicester City team combatting a very lack luster season. Leeds, needing the points, missed chance after chance and ended up dropping points. Norwich is at the bottom of the table and if they wish to stay in the Premier League next season they will need to pick up points somewhere. However, fellow bottom table Brentford proved to be too much for Norwich to handle. Pulisic continues his form with Chelsea, amid controversy and club bids, which bodes well for USMNT fans hoping to qualify at the end of the month Derek and Brett cover the Americans playing abroad, no stone unturned.
World Cup qualifying is coming to an end and the final window is arguably the most important window yet. Currently sitting tied for second in the Octagonal, Gregg is dealing with a series of injuries that make this roster even more questionable. Weston McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, Zack Steffen, Matt Turner, just to name a few would be starters will not be available. Who does Gregg then call in? Derek and Brett cover who they think Gregg will call. Remember, this is not who they think should be called in, but rather what they think Gregg will do.
New Leeds United manager, Jesse Marsch took center stage at a pre-match presser. The chat were leery at first, but the more questions slung at Marsch the more they were willing to give him a chance. It wasn't until the Ted Lasso comment and agreeing there is some substance to the anti-America stigma in European soccer that the chat starting liking him. Derek and Brett will talk about some of the key moments of the presser and give our take on the answers. Make sure you like and comment on the video. Click that subscribe button and hit the notification bell to keep up to date with all of our content.
Ricardo Pepi hasn't scored at the club level in 150+ games, but is it time to push the panic button? Herc and Seb sure think so, at the club level. Derek and Brett cover this topic and whether they feel we should be worried. Pepi may be near half a year without scoring a club goal, but one must remember he went 3 months without a club match. Hoppe also found some playing time, seemingly out of nowhere. The manager hasn't played him in weeks, why now all of a sudden?
Jesse Marsch is the new Leeds United manager. For better or worse, this was not a well kept secret. After a failed stint at Leipzig, Jesse will be aiming to rebound at Leeds. Do you think he'll do well? Do you think he'll keep Leeds from being relegated? Will he keep the job if they are?