So... What did yall think? Can you do better than Gregg?

@douglasharley2440

7 ай бұрын

kid: can we get pep guardiola? mom: no, we have pep guardiola at home. pep guardiola at home: ggg

@nerychristian

7 ай бұрын

I can't believe you didn't try using Ted Lasso as a coach.

@bradrosenston2394

7 ай бұрын

Im not convinced Id do worse

@raulbarron5250

7 ай бұрын

How do we even operate the damn game? I downloaded it and it’s sooo complicated it makes me want to “create my own players” not pull existing ones… someone help?

@jordanhamblin7000

7 ай бұрын

Carlos ancelloti would have been a good manager to use imo

Can you simulate a game between the 2009 USMNT and the 2022 USMNT?

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

I'd probably have to create them and would have some subjectivity in their ratings... but let me work on it over holiday break!

@thatamericangamer7230

7 ай бұрын

@@ItsCalledSoccerPlease do! Would be interesting to see the end result

@gutika113

7 ай бұрын

Please!

@stevenneutron5070

7 ай бұрын

Oh this is a video i would absolutely love to watch

@darrenmcclellan9869

6 ай бұрын

09’s the crew that beat Spain At their highest.

That was absolutely fascinating and great that you did this. A couple of general comments. First, most national teams that aren't in the top 5 or top 10 in the world would have a hard time cementing a European place in the EPL. Croatia and Uruguay, for example would be unlikely to be relegated but finishing better than 7th? It would be hard. We need to keep in mind that the top club teams in the EPL are effectively "all star" teams of national team players to begin with. Second, teams from 10 to 20, like us, would certainly struggle. Mexico in its current form would be a bottom table performer and have to work hard to stay up, and Switzerland and Denmark would be relegation candidates. Third, coaching matters, but the quality of players -- and above all, depth -- matters more, much more. To compete in the EPL and keep afloat across all competitions you need 28 players and an academy that can spit out one or two youngsters every year than can step in at a moment's notice. And to finish top 4, you'd better have two to three truly GREAT players, especially great SCORERS. For the also rans, a good manager can get the best out of what you have, but a league manager can pick the players to fit the system. A national team coach does not have that luxury, and he must use a system to fit the players. This inability, at least so far, on the part of GGG to do that is his greatest shortcoming. The lumbering possession style he likes simply does not serve us well given our tremendous advantage in speed and athleticism. That's why it is interesting that Arteta and Pep were the best performers, -- Arteta especially. Arsenal was on its way to a tie against Brighton and then --- bam!! -- counters on the break and it was lights out. That's how we should play with Weah, Pulisic, Balaogu, Pepi, Reyna. Run right at the opposition when the ball is won. It's so obvious, it smacks you in the face.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

That was definitely interesting to me too, that if we're true to ourselves... Arteta and Pep's STYLE is not that far off from what Gregg is trying to implement. It's just the way they are able to galvanize their squad and make their players better every day. That plus a gap in understanding the tactics... but still. The way they were playing weren't so different.

@patrickmacfarlane8156

7 ай бұрын

croatia was just semifinalist in world cup

@mcmii7774

6 ай бұрын

And aside from Modric, nobody from their XI starts on a "big" European club. They would certainly battle relegation in the PL

great point about using usmnt players in novel positions, like chris richards in the midfield...i'd love to see dest given a runout or three in the midfield as a winger.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Dest at winger seems the most natural next step, but it’s so nice to have his skill as a second runner.

Man that was so fun to watch and think about! Just goes to show what this team can be capable of with a good manager who can think outside the box with his tactics.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

And someone that gets every day to work with them too

@gregnichol8290

7 ай бұрын

Remember these games in no way reflect the real game in real time. Regardless of manager I think with the players at their disposal the USMNT would seriously struggle in the EPL. The money is such in the EPL that even mid/low table teams have really really good players that would play for top sides in most other leagues. This is why there is talk and movement on a European super league because its starting to get to a point where the money is making it near impossible for alot of top European clubs to compete with what would be historically mediocre English teams and the European clubs would dwarf them in every aspect bar money

imo, irl around 12th-14th would be a very good showing. lol, like you found out, we don't have depth once our top players get hurt, and in the an EPL season, multiple injuries are *guaranteed* ...just ask newcastle!

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Yup - that’s starting XI was good to go, then it was downhill

Being that Wilfred Nancy is the last word in coaching around the US these days, it would have been cool to see how he’d have done.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like a part 2 might be on the way.

@mikehunt5637

7 ай бұрын

@@ItsCalledSoccer I would love to see a part 2 featuring the top MLS coaches.

@celebrim1

6 ай бұрын

Columbus Crew fan. Nancy and Berhalter are very close in coaching philosophies and differ really only in their preferred system. At present, I can't rank one over the other. I'm just happy to have a good coach I can trust back managing the team. They have the same strengths as teaching coaches, talent evaluation, and tactical coaches, but they also have the same problems within game management. If anything, I think Nancy would frustrate the US fans even more than Berhalter, as his in game management is basically "don't make subs unless you absolutely have to" and he's even more of a system coach that doesn't adjust than Berhalter.

I’d like to see this simulation in another top 4 European league

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like part 2-5 might be coming soon haha

Very cool simulation and way to research potentials for our team. You are now lightyears ahead of Gregg, lol!

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

😂 maybe USSF can hire me to be their “innovation strategy manager”

Great video! It would be a big jump to play the way you suggest, I don’t think Gregg’s up for it. Hopefully we can raise our floor with the depth problem over the next two seasons

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

Nice work! That was really interesting and gave some food for thought.

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Johnny in Brazil is surrounded by coaches and players whos tactics, skill and understanding of the game surpass anything known to USSF or MLS. Its not as simple as copy and paste but disect everything to its finest detail

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_

7 ай бұрын

You might be right if it was that simple but the US does have many coaches and players from all around the world. A lot of club coaches 20+ years ago when I played were from the UK. It was just really expensive during that time period and there wasn't exactly a logistical way to go pro unless you knew someone or got a good scholarship and scouts were always tied to high paying clubs, and within that, parents who would pay good money to see their kids succeed.

@BC-th3mx

6 ай бұрын

Not even true, Brazil doesn’t really produce top managers anymore, that’s why they went after Ancelotti

@queenzoroark

3 ай бұрын

​@@BC-th3mxAny coach in Brazil is an improvement over MLS...

Interesting ... although a study of just 1 season for each manager kind of undermines the results a bit. I mean, yes it is interesting how each one set up, but their final position is somewhat of a lottery. If you had used Berhalter over 10 seasons, seen his highest and lowest position, and then Pep or whoever over 10 seasons and seen his highest or lowest position it would be interesting to see how much it really effects the results. Of course, you would need a LOT of time to do each manager over 10 seasons, lol

The USMNT isn't overrated because everyone thinks we suck, and they think losing to the U.S. is embarrassing.

@Raynax235

6 ай бұрын

Yep the USMNT is not overrated I agree. But doesnt that mean England is also not overrated because everyone that is not english even their neighbours Scotland absolutely hate England and think they are overrated.

per usual amazing video. How we're sitting at only 11.5 subs is absolutely wild to me. I learn so friggin much about the game from this channel.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! On the up in 2024!

it's called football

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Cool

We've... Got....Super Mik Arteta! He knows exactly what we need: Pepi in attack. Richards in the back. He's going to coach the USMNT!

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

That’s amazing now we need someone to bring it to life

@ryanodoherty4090

7 ай бұрын

Maybe in 10 years when he's completed football at Arsenal.

Great video, it surprises me that a video of this quality doesn’t have more views

Was waiting for you to mention ARTETA! COYG!!! nice video

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Cheers! 👍

This was awesome! Thank you

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

5-3-2 would be an interesting formation for USMNT to play but we would be hard pressed to find scoring opportunities with such a defensive formation. Our biggest problem is the lack depth and high quality players that can finish the few opportunities we have like a Harry Kane and play makers/quality attackers that make smart runs to create chances on and off the ball. Playing a quick counter attack style instead of possession would give us way better results then GGG's tactics however we need to sort out our defense first, we lose the ball deep on our half of the field way too often over bad passes/mistakes that can be avoided

Malik Tillman should be in there. The guy is on absolute fire at PSV Eindhoven right now (IRL ofcourse)

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

For sure for sure.Tillman will be a big player for us sooner than later.

Awesome video! Thanks!

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This is one of the best FM videos I’ve watched in a while 👍 keep it up!!

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

WOW! Thanks so much. Cooking up my next one now...

Klopp finishing 1 spot behind pep like always😂

Seems odd to have Jedi stay back so Richards can roam. I'll even forgive you for not trying Ancelotti. I think. Ask me tomorrow. 😉

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

I’ll need to make a follow up of 100 other coaches 😂

Did you take advantage of FM’s new inverted fullback role? He tucks in to form a back 3 when in possession, and an inverted wingback on the other side will join in the midfield attack. Very useful for getting to a 3-2-2-3 in possession and morphing to 4 at the back when out of possession.

This is awesome content binging now!! lol

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

The editing is incredible. You’re gonna get huge

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Cheers 🍻

Liked and subscribed this was awesome to see

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you Dane!

I'm only 4 minutes in, but wow is your video quality insane. As someone who uses After effects as well, I can only imagine how many hours of hard work went into creating the graphics for this. Nice job! Also, Berhalter out!

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! It really did take a long time to put this all together. I appreciate you!

Love this content… I think this your best video ever

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Probably would’ve made more sense to remove Forest since Turner would be doing double-duty..

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Basically anyone I put on my roster was taken from theirs. So Forest was without Turner, Fulham without Ream or Robinson etc.

It would be interesting to see how postecoglou set his team up.

@ItsCalledSoccer I see the Way of Kings leatherbound in the back👀👀

Lol those books in the background are basically the famous intro to soccer books people (and amazon) recommend

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

And I love them

Love the Everton Scarf! UTFT!

I find this interesting and not from a coaching stand point, but from a player stand point. for all the talk about formations and tactics in this video and 80% of the time our talent could only finish in the bottom half.

Love this!

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend!

Damn this video was so so well made. I’m mind blown. Great vid

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Cheeeeeers VIVE!

great stuff

Super fun video thank you! What are the black and gold books on your bookshelf?

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Shane. They are the leather bound editions of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

The amount of effort you put into this video is insane.

Curious if you happened to try Sean Dyche? I think he's done a great job blending some old tactics and setups with more modern game approaches. Obviously hes done really well with Everton (if you look past the deductions). Think it would be interesting to see if he would do something different in FM with the US squad.

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

I didn’t in this one but there will be a second episode where I try all the managers I missed.

This already happened last year. They were called Leeds United and they were relegated.

No manager on Earth could keep that USMNT from getting relegated. No chance, any club good enough to win the Championship and qualify for thePrem is levels above that lineup.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

That’s so wrong 😂

@hainzy

7 ай бұрын

​@@ItsCalledSoccerno I agree I can't see them staying in the league under any circumstances

@darrenmcclellan9869

6 ай бұрын

There is not one single soldier type player on USA. Just a bunch of robots following a masters script in hopes of not getting cut. No one daring to show out of the box effort to push others to be better.

🎵 USMNT Get Battered, Everywhere They Go! 🎵 😂 In all seriousness this was an interesting video. Maybe try Italy or someone similar in the MLS.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

USMNT 🤝 Morecambe

First time watcher here. Really fun video, and it is such a cool short-term challenge idea. For the rules, should I stick with these 20 players, or can I get any US players outside the list?

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

First off welcome! Second - make the team you would bring!

@airynod

7 ай бұрын

​@@ItsCalledSoccer Thanks, definitely will try it later.

@airynod

6 ай бұрын

@@ItsCalledSoccer Gave it a try and finished in 7th. We secured the Conference League spot thanks to Spurs winning the Carabao Cup. I picked a 25-man squad, with: (in order of apps) GK: Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, Gabriel Slonina DF: Chris Richards, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Sergino Dest, Walker Zimmerman, Joe Scally MF: Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Mark Tillman, Gio Reyna, Luca De La Torre, Weston McKennie, Johnny, Alan Sonora, Timothy Weah, Brenden Aaronson FW: Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi Stats: 38 games, 18W-9D-11L, 65-54(+11), 63 pts. 7th pos. Biggest win: Fulham(H), Luton(A) (4 - 1) Biggest lost: Liverpool(A) (1 - 5) Top scorer: Balogun (32(2)Apps, 14G/3A) Top Assister: De La Torre (23(14)Apps, 4G/11A) Top goal contributor: Tillman (26(10)Apps, 9G/8A) I started with a 3-2-2-3 formation at the beginning of the season; it defended well but failed to bring the ball to the final third, which often led to being punished by a late equaliser. I switched the formation to 3-1-2-3-1 (or 3-3-3-1 DM Wide called in-game) to improve the offence after another lost game with a late goal against Aston Villa in mid-December. The idea behind my formations is slightly different. For the 3-2-2-3, I am inspired by Mourinho's Porto, with 3-2 as the defence unit and the front 3 as the attacking unit with 2 dynamic CM will join the attack. However, the Football Manager's match engine isn't perfect. It is challenging to balance avoiding opponent players cutting off the passes toward the wingers and being effective. So, I switched to 3-1-2-3-1, taking a DM off and putting an AM into the formation. This time, it is inspired by the famous unorthodox tactic of Iwata Jubilo in the 00s called N-Box. It is a formation with high fluidity. The closest player to the ball will rush out and try to win the ball back, and the teammate must cover their position. The two sides' centre back will stay wide to build up, with the centre-back and DM will form a diamond to keep possession. Those two CMs will join with both ends and are the bridges between attacking and defending players. The striker often drops back and makes some link-up play, while wingers and AM can search for pockets to take the chances. I might have gone too far with my gamer logic, so realism is absent in the results. (Like a 3-centre-back formation without using side-backs to cover the flank, using Haji Wright mainly as a winger/wide target man, etc.). I am not familiar with the USMNT players in real life, but I researched the players and have some thoughts. The current USMNT reminds me of Belgium's 2014 & 2018 World Cup squad in a way. Let's be honest: Hazard, De Bruyne and Courtois are one of their kind. I don't think even Pulisic can reach the height of Hazard, but there are many promising rising stars among American footballers can be a real force in the future if USMNT has a good coach. USMNT could be an overachiever in the 2026 WC, like Japan or Morocco in the 2022 WC. Preferred Formation: FW: Balogun (Pepi) AM+WG: Pulisic(H.Wright/Tillman) - Reyna(Covered by Pulisic/Tillman/Sonora) - Tillman(Weah/Dest/Aaronson) CM: De La Torre(Sonora) - Musah(McKennie) DM: Tyler Adams(Johnny) DF: A.Robinson(Tim Ream) - CCV(M.Robinson) - C.Richards(Scally) GK: Matt Turner (Ethan Horvath) Finally, I wish you a good 2024. Happy New Year.

@airynod

6 ай бұрын

P.S.: I picked a 3-back formation without side-backs because of my bias against modern attacking side-backs. While attacking ability like Dest's is a great add-on to the team, I prefer a solid defence than a "second winger". Pure gamer logic :) P.S.2: I still picked Antonee Robinson, Dest and Scally in the squad for the tactical versatility. I converted Antonee Robinson and Scally to a wide centre-back and Dest to a winger.

The simulation believed that Gregg would play... exactly the way Greggteams play.

Klopp has more experience using 2nd rate physical players. Would have been a better coach to choose.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

He came in 12th, I cover his season later in the video.

this should be like groundbreaking making i wonder how many teams use simulations for making ideas or planning things haha

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Probably not a ton but I do feel like it gives you perspective into what’s possible.

Good stuff

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it

0:18 you’re not overrated because absolutely no one rates you unfortunately haha! Great video chap!

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

Legend!

Very cool simulation! Did you look at Ancelotti by any chance?

This was fun. Two things: 1) Perhaps I missed it, but in what position did the Landau coached team finish? 2) I would love to see a part 2 with a few specific coaches. The most obvious based on global reputation would be Ancelotti. Also, is it possible to use retired legendary coaches like Sir Alex Ferguson? Two MLS names I'd love to see are Wilfried Nancy for his innovative tactics and Pat Noonan for his seemingly lack thereof, yet still overall effectiveness. Lastly, just for fun, Jürgen Klinsmann and Bob Bradley. Have we really upgraded in coaching over the last few cycles?

@michaelalvarez5630

7 ай бұрын

I think I missed where he ranked as well.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Landau team came 14th!

hey! i might be a bit late to get some feedback on this feedback, but there are two managers i’ve been thinking of when it came to the USMNT job: walid regragui of morocco, and wilfried nancy of columbus. we waxed morocco with ggg right before the world cup, then they went and hired an unknown innovator who was able to outcoach some of the best teams in the world with a SEEMINGLY mid squad. i felt that nancy would have a similar effect, so i was curious of you have tried or would try a simulation with each of these gentlemen. thanks!

Obviously you didn't utilize Johnny as good as he was used in Brazil.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

I’m no Johnny hater. He’s just not Tyler Adams.

I’d be interested to see how the team looks in Bundesliga and La Liga

Love the video, however, the most competitive league is the championship, not the premier league and as season one showed, USMNT would probably not get out of that league, as the Plymouth cup result highlighted. It is the same when people talk about Celtic and Rangers joining the English leagues. (Although starting with that as a premise wouldn’t make it a watchable video I guess?) Another example to evidence this is the length it took Haji Wright to adapt to playing for my team Coventry. Our manager has currently been using him on the left side of 4-3-3/4-5-1 and could be one of those players that, as his game develops (better press and providing assists) through being with us could be a player to have impact on the national team bench.

Legend never thought doing this. Thanks for more sleepless nights lol

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Will need to try 500 other coaches now lol…

Interested to see what might happen if you tried the living God that Jesse took over from.... Bielsa

Do you animate your own videos? Do you use After Effects?

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Yes and yes

It's "designated player rule" still necessary? I mean, maybe outside Lionel Messi? I would like to know your opinion....

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

The designated player rule I don’t think is necessary anymore. But I do like the salary cap in general.

What was Arteta’s roster for the 2-3-2-3? I didn’t see that in the video and was curious.

No international team would survive the PL. Relegation first season

1:49 why am I not surprised? Jokes aside, I am truly worried about our Copa America. We have a good team that can go pretty far given a little bit of luck but I just don’t think Berhalter is a good fit. 3:40 I spy a David Goldblatt book back there. You should get “The Ball is Round” by Goldblatt. Incredible book.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

It’s actually the book that I’m reading right now which is why you don’t see it displayed 😂

@duckway4733

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, I was annoyed when they announced that Berhalter was re-appointed. All that time, several good opportunities to find a good manager who can properly use this team, and they decide to bring Berhalter back?

Did you say what position your team was? I may have missed it

Moving from full back to cm is a libero role

I would’ve done Roger Schmidt struggle in champions this year but great coach one to watch out for. And a coach the USA can afford if they want to the foreigner route again.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

There will definitely be a v2

Pep’s would’ve worked better with Dest at LB and inverting into that 3-2-2-3 formation. Ream - CCV - Richards in possession with Dest falling back to LB out of possession.

As a USMNT supporter I am absolutely terrified to watch this video xD.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Watch it three times why not :)

What did you use to do this?? FIFA or Football Manager??

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Football manager 24!

He must be a Sheffield United fan

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

It’s because Burnley was the worst team with a high enough budget to build the team

@jzajzz

7 ай бұрын

@@ItsCalledSoccer I was just busting balls

Curious about Roberto De Zerbi. Maybe too similar to Pep? Don't think Matt Turner, nor the defense in general, has the stomach for it. But they're young dogs and new tricks can be tried.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Yup yup. De Zerbi was barely safe from relegation but did win 10-3 vs Aston Villa. I had high hopes for him but I don’t think our defense could handle the 424

2:36 can i just ask what team is PLA meant to be? Is it meant to be PAL for Crystal Palace? Great video by the way first (Forest fan)

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

PLA is the official 3 letter for Plymouth Argyle. It was in the FA Cup that he lost

Haha great video. Even the computers seem to agree that #gggout is the right choice

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

I was shook by that haha

Im sorry mate but i wouldn't agree that the US would be a mid table premier league team, i would say relegation zone at best.

Pep isn't going to step down from Man City, so I would give that dude that pulled off 14th place the job. :-)

@playedout148

7 ай бұрын

Disgraced manager pep guardiola?

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Same same

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

The bald fraud, that one.

Truth be told, it’s nice to finally be able to play with possession and play out of the back. However, there’s another big truth out there. We don’t have the players to play that way against top ten World Cup competition. That being said, we absolutely NEED to be ready to sit back and counter and GGG refuses to do this against anybody. We had more big, surprising, signature wins using less talent and a smart play style than we’ve had with this group playing “modern”, highly tactical soccer. We are not going very far unless we admit we’ve still got to play as feisty underdogs in most games we play past the group stage in WC or even Copa.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

There is absolutely something to this. It's great to play bravely and with possession, but what's the balance to pragmatism?

@celebrim1

6 ай бұрын

Last season the USMNT team finished like 26th in minutes earned among nations in the Big 5 leagues of Europe. Before that we were like 28th. In 2017 we were 43rd. This year we are on pace to finish 20th. In the 2006/2007 season the USA was 19th in minutes earned among nations in the Big 5 leagues of Europe. So contrary to what people think, back when we were getting signature wins we had more talent than we do now. We are just now getting the level of talent that Bruce Arena or Bob Bradley had available to them. And please don't tell me we had some "signature win" in a friendly, in a late comeback, after both teams had made six subs.

Wondered where you’ve been!

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

I've been workin hard at Men in Blazers!

We don't have a goalkeeper that will fit Pep style. Distribution and ball skills. Might play Kochen insted of our other keepers.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Closest would be Columbus Crew's Patrick Schulte

@celebrim1

6 ай бұрын

@@ItsCalledSoccer Schulte is still too young and has like Zac Steffen had at a similar age, too many judgement issues. Give Shulte 2-3 years to season and I'll be ready to give him up to Europe. For now, the last thing we need is another GK going to Europe to not play.

to be fair USA national team is not overrated. I don’t see anyone putting them on the top national teams, they were not even favorites to pass the group stage last WC

A squad size of 25 will hurt during injury issue times, so there will be some patience where e.g. 2cb get injured for months at the same time

Brilliant.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Cheers Tom!

The real way to look at this is to look at the number of US in the premium league compared to other countries

I wanna grab a beer with this guy

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

🍻

Relegation beckons surely, if the performances of McKennie and Pulisic in England are anything to go by (they are supposed to be the USMNT's 2 best representatives).

@darrenmcclellan9869

6 ай бұрын

McKennie has cinder blocks for feet. Leeds fan noticed immediately

What a fun video - I really enjoyed it. Not a surprise GGG couldn’t get it done.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

If only it was that simple. You can have the best coach or manager (or whatever you guys call him) in the world, but if he doesn't have talented players, with a lot of experience and that can adapt themselves to different positions in the field and that understand his tactits to the 'T', you're gonna go nowhere. That's the problem Mexico has been facing since... forever. They hire pretty good coaches, but once they're there, they find out really quickly that no matter how you talk to them or how you tell them to do their jobs, they simply don't have the talent required to win something outside of Concacaf.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

Yeah I think our top end talent is good enough for 10-14th but there is a dropoff and then the big question if the manager can get the most out of them.

@Lucas_Tulic

7 ай бұрын

@@ItsCalledSoccer Well, one thing is certain, your football has progressed a lot in the last 5 years. Now you have many players abroad and in decent teams, and some of them in really good teams, so that will only help in the long run. More games outside of Concacaf with big national teams is what you need, getting out of your comfort zone and visit more "hostile" environments. Another BIG item for many national teams in Concacaf is that they're really naive to play, although that's changing really fast in some teams from what we see here. Cheers from Argentina.

@td7221

7 ай бұрын

@@Lucas_Tulic Hopefully copa america helps with this! Tough when Mexico, probably our best competition in concacaf, is in a bit of a rough spot right now. More competitions w/ conmebol teams should help improve our play as a national team! Friendlies help too obviously, but competitions seem better overall.

@Lucas_Tulic

7 ай бұрын

@@td7221 If you set your bar too low, like trying to get to Mexico's level, you will fail as they have in the world stage. Aspire to be like the best out there, and don't try to copy England, 'cause they suck in this sport! They have a great league, but only thanks to all the foreigners.

As an American this is painful to admit but..,The USMNT would struggle to stay out of relegation.

@samplingmastersxlr8660

7 ай бұрын

we are just not good right now

@JJ-nu8qi

7 ай бұрын

You never know if you gave them a few years. The biggest problem is that we don't have depth to mix and match.

Nice to see Americans are getting invoved now, and you seem passionate about football which is great. Just 1 thing tho, for example if the score is 2-0 it's said as "2 nil" & when its 2-2, that would be called a "Desmond" (after Desmond TUTU, the South African Anglican Bishop) Also any references London clubs like Arsenal is said like "arse-a-nal" and their fans are called "gooners" after the goonies. Chesea fans are just called "chavs" and West Ham fans are "Spammers" cause they love their Ham (Spam) & love rhyming things . That's how we say it in London N17 anyway. Other countries may differ.

How do you put a national team to play Club League?

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

I had to create a club and then build the roster

You didnt mention where the team ranked when you took the reins.

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

14th! Must have forgotten to put the slide card in :(

Whenever I think of a manager that cab turn a mediocre team in a menace I think of Bielsa. Can you test him? I think he would play with 3 attackers and high press

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

There will be a part 2!

Excuse me, am I seeing this right? Simulated Pep Guardiola got a midtable finish by using Gregg Berhalter’s lambasted inverted right back tactic?

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

That’s true. Maybe he was able to coach it better or motivate better or pick Richards over Adams or someone else.

Your team would struggle in EFL1 never mind the premier league

As a Celtic Fan I would have Carter-Vickers as a Starter but that’s just me

United States Mutant Ninja Turtles

@ItsCalledSoccer

7 ай бұрын

How can we be stopped?

I wouldn’t use Roy Hodgson as a basis for anything!

FIFA criminally underrated US players. Pulisic has been one of the best players for AC Milan and they have him at the same rating as Chukwueze

@ItsCalledSoccer

6 ай бұрын

I agree but this was on football manager which tends to be a bit closer to real life.