State after 2 matches

This is my 7th WCQ cycle that I've been able to watch. I've seen Tab Ramos hit a rocket in Portland to beat a good Costa Rica team, Beerholder being called for a phantom handball in Estadio Saprissa to lose to CR, our first tie in the Azteca in qualifying, etc.

One thing is obvious with the US team this cycle.........poor tactics. You can say player x, y and z are hurt and we are not at full strength. That shite is nothing but excuses. We have faced 2 teams with less talent than we have injuries or not. Gregg has done some good things with the program but his substitutions and tactics are so poor. 71% possession; who cares. We are so poor in creating chances in open play. We knock the ball around the back with great precision, woooooooooo! Everything is ball to feet with no runs over the top or into the channels. The opponent doesn't have to worry about getting beat over the top so they can squeeze the play and congest the midfield. If you want to play this possession style, your team better play ultra quick to beat a team that doesn't worry about getting beat over the top. This team does not play direct and the results show. With the pace we have on the wings, a direct style would cause havoc for fullbacks.

On Canada's goal, why are we playing with such a high line leading 1:0 and the best player on the pitch is also one of the fastest players in the world. It was obvious after the goal that Davies was playing on the edge of the line trying to beat the trap. No awareness from Gregg to drop the line, create 2 v 1 in defending the wings and play on the counter. Amateur shite from Gregg.

Yes, some players have not played up to their potential but they are up against the 8 ball with the style we play. When you watch ES, you can see what they are trying to do. They play a very cohesive quick counterattacking style that every player on the pitch knows their responsibility. Canada, not as well managed but they know how to get their best players in positions to hurt the opponent. The US, knock the ball around with no penetration and hope for someone to create a bit of magic or grab a goal from a set piece. Coaching matters people, I don't care how talented you are.

Playing in Honduras is very tough. We've won there before but with this coaching staff I don't see it happening. 2 or 3 points from 3 games would be a fireable offense for me. I'm sorry but this team with better coaching would not be in this position. Gregg better start thinking about plan B because plan A is shite.