So much to unpack from that game but on Berhalter
by Irishlawyer (2021-06-07 12:06:38)
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This is the first time he's out-coached Rafa.

We've seen him be stubborn in the past. Not tonight. I think Mexico's strategy was to try to overpower Dest and Pulisic. It worked with Dest. When he brough on Weah, he seemed to abandon the 3-5-2 system and played a more traditional 4-4-2 and it worked. We are deep. We have weapons. The days of shutting down two guys and having an easy night are over.

The subs bringing on Adams and moving Acosta to left back were well thought out too and showed a side of Berhalter we rarely see.

I also take pause at the hug McKennie gave to his coach. Clearly, those guys appreciate Greggg more than we do. Hopefully Greggg will continue to demand our respect.

I'll hold out hope that this is a turning point.

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