Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... USMNT expectations for Portugal game, Tottenham's next coach & more! | The Bulletin
Mar 30, 2026
Conversation covers the USMNT's big friendly against Portugal and which lineup experiments might matter. Deep dive into Tottenham's managerial chaos, De Zerbi links and structural club problems. Rapid previews of final World Cup qualifier showdowns and a roundup of scouting reports from lower leagues and prospects.
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Use Friendlies To Test Logical Tactical Tweaks
- Prioritize logical tactical adjustments over wholesale personnel experiments in friendlies.
- Taylor Rockwell wants formation and positional fixes (e.g., back three vs back four) rather than random role changes after the Belgium game.
Give Minutes To Composure And Ball Progressors
- Give minutes to players who offer composure and progression, not just more names.
- Joe Lowry explicitly asks to see more Johnny Cardoso and Gio Reyna minutes to stabilize midfield and ball progression.
Test Turner With A Clearer Defensive Shape
- Reassess the goalkeeper and defensive shape rather than single out Matt Turner prematurely.
- Taylor Rockwell recommends starting Matt Turner with a more natural back three and clearer defensive cover for wing-backs.