The Bent Musket

Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images Gregg Berhalter was the right man for the job four years ago, is he still the right man going forward? There is an argument I keep seeing online that no international coach should keep his job beyond one World Cup cycle. Logically, there’s a lot for that argument and at the forefront in my opinion is player turnover. Following the United … [Read more...] about The One Case to Keep Gregg Berhalter and Three Thoughts on the USMNT World Cup Exit

Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The USA exits the World Cup again without a knockout stage win. The United States Men’s National team were eliminated today after a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands. Joining the Dutch in the quarterfinals will be Argentina, who held on late against a spirited Australia squad who were a surprise team in the Round of 16, … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 Recaps: Turner, USA Fall as Netherlands-Argentina set up first Quarterfinal

Photo Courtesy of Sacramento Republic FC “I’m super intrigued to start with the second team and hopefully be able to earn Bruce [Arena’s] trust and be a big player with the first team that second year.” At 17 years old, Santiago Suarez career is just getting started but the New England Revolutio clearly saw something when watching Suarez play. The center back signed a … [Read more...] about Revs latest signing to earn the trust of Bruce Arena

Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images To the knockouts we go Brazil already clinched a spot in the knockout stage prior to kickoff against Cameroon on Friday and that was a good thing as Seleção fell to the African nation. Tite’s starting XI illustrated just that with a nearly completely rotated starting XI from Seleção’s last game against … [Read more...] about 2022 FIFA World Cup Recap: Brazil’s B team can’t get past Cameroon

Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images The Socceroos picked up a second win against Denmark while Tunisia’s upset win over France saw them eliminated in third place in the group stage. Both Australia and Tunisia pulled off upsets on the final matchday of Group D, beating Denmark and France respectively but it was the Socceroos that advanced with France into the … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 Recaps: Upset Wins see Australia Advance over Tunisia in Group D

Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images A late stoppage time goal wiped out a potential fair play tiebreaker as Poland advances to the knockouts despite a loss to Argentina. A day filled with upsets and chaos was nearly topped off by a fair play tiebreaker or drawing of lots, only for a late stoppage time goal by Saudi Arabia to settle matters for the two teams above … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 Recaps: Chaos sees Poland Advance over Mexico as Argentina tops Group C

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tajouri-Shradi: “The doors are open for everyone, either for Revs or other MLS teams or other leagues.” Ismael Tajouri-Shradi was excited to suit up for the New England Revolution after being traded from Los Angeles FC on Aug. 5. Complications with a thigh muscle injury prevented that from happening. Now, he’s a … [Read more...] about Ismael Tajouri-Shradi is healthy and ready to sign for a new club

Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images The golden generation has fallen The final match day of Group F saw giants fall and a bit of a surprise at the top of the group. Canada vs Morocco The Atlas Lions advance to the Round of 16 and become the first African nation to top a FIFA World Cup group since 1998! Rewatch Morocco make history in our 90' in 90" highlights ⬇️ … [Read more...] about FIFA 2022 World Cup Group F Recap: Belgium bows out

Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images For a fleeting few seconds Costa Rica’s go ahead goal descended the group into glorious madness but Spain still advances despite the loss. JAPAN 2, SPAIN 1 Another WILD Japan victory sees them at the top of Group E and advancing to the Round of 16 Catch all the INCREDIBLE action in our 90' in 90" highlights ⬇️ … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 Recaps: Wild Group E Finales See Japan, Spain Advance