Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... USMNT v Belgium: relatively-soon-after-fulltime review!
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Mar 28, 2026 They break down the 5-2 friendly against Belgium, highlighting entertaining first-half attacking sequences. Tactical tweaks and surprising lineup choices get close analysis. Defensive breakdowns, substitutions that hurt, and individual player performances are debated. They close by considering adjustments needed for the upcoming Portugal match.
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First Half Promise Then Second Half Collapse
- The USMNT showed a noisy first-half that created real chances but collapsed in the second half due to structural defensive issues.
- Joe, Taylor, and Ryan all noted the scoreline flattered Belgium's dominance while exposing intermittent cohesion problems.
Pochettino's Aggressive Setup Created Offense And Risk
- Pochettino started an aggressive XI with two center backs, attacking fullbacks, and multiple half-space midfielders to try and create chances.
- That gamble produced attacking moments (Tillman to Balogun, Pulisic creativity) but left the right defensive channel exposed.
Tim Weah's Role Left Him Exposed To Doku
- Tim Weah at right-back in a back four struggled against Jeremy Doku because the shape demanded he both attack and cover 1v1s.
- Taylor and Joe highlighted repeated moments where Weah was isolated and beaten or out of position in transition.