Mike DeCourcy on USMNT’s Knockout Triumph and Scouting Belgium
The U.S. Men’s National Team has advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time since 2002 after a wild, gritty 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Host John Krysinsky is joined by senior writer for The Sporting News, Mike DeCourcy, to break down a chaotic night in the Bay Area and look ahead to a massive knockout clash with Belgium.
John and Mike tackle the fallout from Folarin Balogun's highly controversial 64th-minute red card and how Pochettino's "no-panic" culture kept the 10-man squad structurally flawless. Plus, they dive into the tactical adjustments required for Monday's match without their primary target man: Will it be Ricardo Pepi or Haji Wright leading the line, and how much heavy lifting will fall on the soaring shoulders of Malik Tillman?
Links & Resources:
• Read Mike's post-match column at The Sporting News
• Follow Mike on X: @tsnmike
• Head to Pittsburgh Soccer Now for full match breakdowns, tactical analysis, and fan galleries!
Photo courtesy US Soccer
John and Mike tackle the fallout from Folarin Balogun's highly controversial 64th-minute red card and how Pochettino's "no-panic" culture kept the 10-man squad structurally flawless. Plus, they dive into the tactical adjustments required for Monday's match without their primary target man: Will it be Ricardo Pepi or Haji Wright leading the line, and how much heavy lifting will fall on the soaring shoulders of Malik Tillman?
Links & Resources:
• Read Mike's post-match column at The Sporting News
• Follow Mike on X: @tsnmike
• Head to Pittsburgh Soccer Now for full match breakdowns, tactical analysis, and fan galleries!
Photo courtesy US Soccer
