Are the US men's soccer players bad? There are many reasons why the US men's soccer team is so bad, such as a lack talent, pay to play, and ineffective strategies. I will address each one individually. The US Men’s Soccer Team must Improve
McKennie is the best middlefielder in the team
McKennie is an outstanding midfielder for the U.S. men’s soccer team. The 23-year old McKennie is a well-known name in Europe and has a unique history. He was born and raised in Little Elm, Texas, and has a Dallas skyline tattoo on his elbow. His father is an airline pilot and he spent most time in Texas as a child. At the age of 17, he moved to Germany with FC Schalke 04, where he became a football coach. He will transfer to Juventus in 2020.
Gregg Berhalter has failed to succeed with his tactics
It is easy to see why Berhalter's tactics aren't working for the USMNT. His tactic of recruiting dual-nationals, such as Yunus Musah, hasn't been a success. The New York City-born midfielder could play for Spain, Italy and England.
Lack of talent
The United States men's national soccer team has a serious problem with its talent pool. In international soccer there are many talks about "golden years" and teams that rise or fall. That doesn't necessarily mean that the United States is without talent. It just means we need more of it. It is not always as simple as it seems. It may not be as simple as hiring a superstar, but that is the first step.
Pay-to-play
Some have claimed that pay-to-play is the reason for the USMNT's poor performance in major tournament qualifiers and tournaments. This is likely true, but it also leads to poor performances by other soccer/football powerhouse countries. For example, Iceland paid hundreds of coaches for UEFA licenses. More qualified coaches mean better quality players.
Lack of firepower
Although the USMNT has been rising steadily for more than 20 years, it now faces a serious problem: A lack of firepower. The recent loss to Honduras marks a new low in the USMNT's performance. This team is currently winless in 14 of its last 14. This week's performance has prompted many cathartic rants and calls for a major overhaul. But what can the team actually do to improve things?