US team causes outrage

The US team caused a big disappointment in the CONCACAF Nations League.

On the morning of March 24, in the third-place match of the 2024/25 CONCACAF Nations League, the US team lost 1-2 at home to Canada. Before that, in the semi-finals, the home team also lost 0-1 to weaker opponent Panama.

This result has angered fans and many American football experts, and has sparked a wave of criticism of the players and head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Legendary Landon Donovan, one of the greatest players in the history of American football, did not hide his disappointment after the match: "I'm tired of hearing about how talented this group of players on the US team is. Without pride and desire, talent means nothing."

On the X platform, many fans also expressed their frustration. One account wrote: “We feel the pain. We want to win. The team needs to change!” The post quickly attracted a series of sympathetic comments, with many criticizing the players, the US Soccer Federation and the national team’s coaching staff.

Another user commented: “Losing to Panama and then losing to Canada at home. This is an unacceptable humiliation. Is this the football Pochettino promised?”

In just one week, two consecutive defeats to Panama and Canada exposed the inherent problems in the US team's playing style. After the loss to Canada, coach Pochettino admitted: "We did not approach the game properly. The first half was too slow, lacking in both attack and defense."

The wave of anger from fans and experts shows the pressure is mounting on the US team and coach Pochettino as the 2026 World Cup - a tournament they will co-host - approaches.