Men In Blazers USMNT 2 - 5 Belgium reactions with Clint Dempsey: The Deuce LIVE 03/28/26
Mar 28, 2026
Clint Dempsey, former U.S. international forward with 142 caps, lends sharp, candid analysis. He and Roger react to the 5-2 loss as a possible reality check. They unpack the early bright moments, McKennie’s goal, Matt Turner’s performance, second-half tactical collapse, defensive lapses, striker options and what needs fixing before the Portugal test.
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Tale Of Two Halves Reveals Inconsistency
- The US had a promising first half but collapsed after halftime, revealing inconsistency against top European teams.
- Roger and Clint highlight a bright opening led by Weston McKennie, Anthony Robinson and Flo Balogun before Belgium raised intensity and dominated the second half.
Weston McKennie Timing Turns Set Pieces Into Goals
- Weston McKennie is thriving on set pieces and late runs, producing the opener after capitalizing on a corner mishap by Belgium.
- Clint stresses McKennie's knack for timing and using teammates to create the decisive gap in the box.
Belgium Raised Intensity To Break US Shape
- Belgium responded by increasing intensity and exploited space, especially through Doku and quick combinations to pull the US shape apart.
- The hosts pinpoint a late first-half equalizer as a momentum swing that left the US exposed in transition.
