re: Young Players Tracker and Americans Abroad Thread

Here's how the #USMNT U20s lined up for their second friendly with France this morning. 0-0 at the half. We look a bit more dangerous, but also more susceptible at the back. LINK

A few thoughts on the match, which the U.S. won 1-0: Pretty even. I'd give France a slight edge on the run of play, though they weren't at all clinical in the attacking third. Overall, the U.S. just wasn't clean enough to consistently threaten a physical, technical opponent.

The new additions at fullback — Sergino Dest and Jake Morris — were too loose in possession, as was Chris Goslin, who came off at halftime. Richie Ledezma again made a strong case for himself at the 6. He was calm, showed a lot of passing range and demanded the ball.

Carleton was so-so and Sargent didn't get much service. The two were involved in the best chance of the first half for the U.S. Carleton won the ball from a CB and squared Sargent. Should have been selfish but squared to Shaft Brewer, whose shot was saved. LINK

Brewer at RW was hard-working, but his touch failed him a few times and that stunted the attack. Llanez at LW was cleaner, and earned some space, but wasn't going to beat one of those French fullbacks 1v1. He cut inside and caused problems, creating a chance for Carleton here. LINK