The inquest continues in the aftermath of last week’s stunning result.
On Friday night in Ohio, the United States men’s national team lost its first home World Cup qualifier to rival Mexico since 1972. That the 2-1 defeat happened in Columbus — a city somewhat bafflingly regarded as the spiritual home of U.S. Soccer — only added to the sense of disorientation.
– Former FC Dallas defender Bobby Warshaw, writing for Howler, provides a player’s perspective on what USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann got so wrong during Friday’s loss. ESPNFC’s Jeff Carlisle also squarely laid the blame at Klinsmann’s feet for his decision to deploy an unfamiliar formation for such a crucial match.