USMNT player ratings: Key pieces not doing enough as USA soccer lose to Canada in Concacaf Nations League

This has become a pretty disappointing international break for the national team of the United States 2-1 losses in an uninspired version of Canada in the Concacaf Nations League Third Place Game Only a few days after one Shock loss for Panama. It was a match where midfield was unable to push the pace when things became incoherent. Now that the World Cup is getting closer by the day, the depth players in the team do not show that they are ready for the next step.

If the USMNT can not show improvement earlier than later, there can be disappointment during the World Cup, but this is where Mauricio Pochettino has to push the team to see what he has in it. But how did the team perform opposite Canada?

GK: Matt Turner (90 minutes)

A number of strong saves made during the competition, but the goals of Canada were also opportunities that could not be stopped, regardless of what he did in the net. Review: 5

Def: Joe Scally (45 minutes)

Leave during the break after a good show in the first half. Joe Scally was strong in his challenges, he just didn’t have much to do in his half of the game. Review: 6

Def: Camon Carter vickers (90 minutes)

Was okay in the defense, but he couldn’t get long balls for the attack. Everyone in the backline broke during the first goal of Canada, and it is a problem that needs to be solved. He has to do better. Review: 5

Def: Mark McKenzie (90 minutes)

Had a few defensive interventions that were strong, but in general it was a modest match for Mark McKenzie. Review: 5

Def: Max Arfsten (90 minutes)

The adjustment of playing like a wing back in a back five to a fullback in a rear four was a where Max Arfts struggled with. Gave the ball way too much. Review: 4

Mid: Tyler Adams (69 minutes)

During the game, not much was possible on the ball, where Canada could move forward the ball over the wings, but this was not due to the high standards of Tyler Adams. Review: 5

MID: Weston McKennie (69 minutes)

Just like Arfsten, Weston McKennie was far too loose with the ball and created away giving actions that Canada benefited from. Review: 4

MID: Diego Luna (90 minutes)

One of the few players who showed that they want to be in the World Cup team, Diego Luna had a great assist and was also able to try several things to get the attack on the front foot. Review: 7

FWD: Christian Pulisic (69 minutes)

Another anonymous appearance for Christian Pulisic. He only took 21 touches and had trouble finding the attack for the USMNT in another competition where they needed the spark. If this team goes as far as Pulisic can bring them, these versions will not cut it. Review: 4

FWD: Patrick Agyemang (78 minutes)

Scored a great goal and looked dangerous when he had opportunities to make runs. The ball has still not entered the box enough in Patrick Agyemang, but that is something that this team is struggling with as a whole. Review: 7

FWD: Tim Weah (90 minutes)

It is another attacker who has not received the ball enough in dangerous areas. This is a systematic problem, but when the same happens across the board, something has to change. Review: 6

Sub: Marlon Fossey (45 minutes)

Tryed to make things happen in the second half, but it was more of the same with broad players who did not do enough. Review: 6

Sub: Gio Reyna (21 minutes)

Had a good delivery of a set of piece in an attempt to spark a goal, but had to fall too deep to get on the ball. Review: 6

Sub: Yunus Musah (21 minutes)

The game went into the second half when new legs were needed and not much brought. Review: 6

Sub: Tanner Tessmann (21 minutes)

Wasn’t much on the ball after he entered the game. Assessment: incomplete

Sub: Brian White (12 minutes)

Didn’t have much time to participate and only touch the ball eight times. Assessment: incomplete

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Another tried with the team, and for the first half it seemed like it would work. Then the wheels fell off. Mauricio Pochettino tries to retain the expectations that heaven does not fall, but it comes close. Review: 6