USMNT Player Ratings After Belgium Loss

Despite the disappointing exit, several players impressed throughout the tournament. Coach Pochettino received praise for his management, particularly for making strategic changes in the group stage that paid off in the round of 32. Weston McKennie emerged as the standout player, delivering consistent performances in midfield alongside Flo Balogun, who proved to be the target striker the team has needed. The midfield trio of McKennie, Giovanni Reyna, and Malik Tillman showed promise for future competitions, with young players like Ricardo Pepi and Ricardo Freeman also showing flashes of potential. sport-ipl.my