Even with a golden generation of players, the United States is still struggling against Europe's elite.
, nobody will whine about any perceived lack of style, romance, or beauty. We've had decades of aspirational talk and promises of an evolved and progressive style of play that will put us in the company of the elites. As American soccer has grown, in talent and size, so have our expectations … fairly.
The USMNT has undoubtedly improved under Berhalter, and it often plays in a way that can look pleasingly different, relative to previous versions, but pragmatism is a dirty word in the modern game. I hear a quiet growing chorus suggesting a shift to a simpler and more realistic approach. For this to happen it may require Berhalter to betray, or at least amend, his ethos and admit that his stylistic aspirations for this team may be a bridge too far.
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