What happens to Gregg Berhalter if the United States men's national team fails to advance past the group stage of Copa América, and who can replace Tim Weah?
The United States men's national team put itself in dangerous territory following a 2-1 loss to Panama in its second match of Group C play in Copa América. Of course, the result was assisted by forward Tim Weah picking up a costly red card in the 18th minute, taking a player off the pitch. Panama had possession for the majority of the game and got off 12 shots, including six on goal.
head coach Gregg Berhalter, who has been in the position since 2018, has been highly scrutinized, as the country failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was eliminated in the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. What happens if the fails to advance past the group stage of Copa América? 'I don't think you change just to change, but I think that there is every justification if this US team, in this moment, in 2024, does not make it out of group play, then what the hell are we doing here? If you can't make it out of group play, then, yes, there has to be significant change,' host Alexi Lalas said on the latest edition of 'Alexi Lalas' State of the Union.
is a July 1 matchup against Uruguay, which currently sits atop Group C . A win would likely punch the USA's ticket to the Knockout Round, while a loss would likely seal its fate. The previously beat Bolivia, 2-0. Folarin Balogun has been the star for the U.S., coming through with two of its three goals this tournament. As for the upcoming matchup, how can Berhalter replace Weah? 'With Timmy Weah out, I guess you could put Musah in there,' Lalas opined. 'I had talked about having Reyna play out there, and it's kind of in formation only because he can kind of go anywhere.
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