ASN: Participant Rankings: USMNT overwhelmed by Colombia in 4-2 loss

The USMNT misplaced to Colombia 4-2 on Thursday night time and the sport was yet one more vital lesson for a younger U.S. group making an attempt to rebuild. ASN’s Isaac Heath right here to inform you how the gamers carried out towards the superior opponent

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Isaac Heath

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October 11, 2018
10:20 AM

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AFTER A SLOW begin that noticed Colombia management nearly all of the sport, the US bounced again properly early within the second half displaying life on the counter assault and took a 2-1 lead. In the long run, the US struggled to maintain tempo with a powerful Colombian facet and finally have been outclassed the ultimate 35 minutes en path to a 4-2 loss.

On an evening the place the midfield missed Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, and Weston Mckennie, the US confirmed a couple of promising moments, however finally their youth and inexperience was uncovered. Colombia abused the precise facet of the sector all night time giving Kenny Saief and Antonee Robinson nightmares. Whoever takes over the helm could have their work lower out for them.

The Beginning Lineup
Zack Steffen – Steffen was pressured in to motion a ton tonight and all in all did nicely. Got here out properly to chop off a ball destined for James on the again submit from Cuadrado early within the first half. May do nothing on the sensible strike from James Rodriguez, and did nicely to maintain the sport 1-0 earlier than half. Within the second half once more couldn’t do an excessive amount of on any of the objectives. Acquired a hand on the facet kick volley aim from Colombia however could not preserve the ball out. Ranking: 6

John Brooks – Acquired crossed up with Antonee Robinson early and that mishap practically led to an early Colombian aim. As all the time strong within the space on balls crossed in, however unable to cope with James Rodriguez in tight areas on a couple of of the Colombian objectives. Ranking: 4.5

Matt Miazga – Was strong for stretches of the sport and his aim line save saved the sport at 1-0 close to the top of the primary half. Whereas he was put in a tough place by Robinson getting beat on the wing, Miazga was fooled by Baca on the close to submit on Colombia’s second aim. Ranking: 5.5

Antonee Robinson – An up and down night time for Robinson as soon as once more. He was all the time a harmful choice going ahead and arrange Julian Inexperienced for an early strike on aim. The younger defender discovered himself out of place too usually on the defensive finish. He and Saief could not comprise each James and Cuadrado on James’ first half aim. He hit a pleasant cross to the again submit that Acosta put away for the US aim early within the second half. Then bought caught flat footed and beat on a pleasant by means of ball on Colombia’s second aim. Later he could not win the 50/50 ball towards Baca after a clearance by Colombia and it proved deadly because the South American facet capitalized. He’s harmful going ahead, however nonetheless an excessive amount of of a defensive legal responsibility. Subbed off for Ben Sweat within the seventy fifth minute. Ranking: 4

DeAndre Yedlin – Colombia largely attacked down the precise facet so Yedlin did not have as a lot stress. Harmful on a couple of performs getting ahead, however alternatives on the ball have been few for the precise again significantly within the first half. Was capable of make a couple of harmful runs and crosses within the second half. General a strong efficiency from Yedlin. Ranking: 6

Kellyn Acosta – When he bought the ball on his toes he usually did nicely connecting from the middle midfield function. Drawback was, he did not get the ball fairly often. Made a wonderful run ahead early within the second half and capped off the run with an awesome one time end on the Robinson cross. Ranking: 6.5

Michael Bradley – Requested to play a defensive function within the midfield forward of the again line, the veteran was strong at clogging passing lanes in the midst of the sector. His first half deal with on James within the midfield sparked a counter that noticed Yedlin practically discover Bobby Wooden on the again submit. General he did a strong job distributing the ball as nicely. Ranking: 6

Julian Inexperienced – Had an awesome try in direction of aim early after receiving a cross from Robinson outdoors the field. General didn’t create sufficient alternatives going ahead and like the remainder of the midfield, didn’t do an excellent job of retaining possession. His effort to win the ball within the midfield sprung Weah ahead and led to Bobby Wooden’s aim. After that second, he and the midfield largely disappeared although. Ranking: 5.5

Kenny Saief – Brough some along with his vitality and creativity. Nonetheless lacked a bit sharpness and connectivity within the closing third although. He and Robinson have been requested to get ahead usually so each struggled at occasions to search out the precise form defensively after a giveaway. Ought to have completed higher and turned James outdoors as an alternative of letting him flip in direction of aim in on Colombia’s first aim. Subbed off after 57 minutes. Ranking: 4

Tim Weah – Didn’t see a lot of the ball throughout his time within the recreation. Took dangers, however they usually didn’t repay. He had a couple of harmful runs, however general was unable to maintain the ball sufficient. Within the second half performed a wonderful ball between defenders to search out Bobby Wooden for a primary time end to place the US up. Did significantly better getting concerned within the second half earlier than being subbed off within the 67th minute. Ranking: 6

Bobby Wooden – Didn’t see a lot of the ball in any respect because the lone striker. A couple of occasions related nicely the midfield, however was starved for service many of the night time. Broke by means of within the second half on the break on an awesome ball from Tim Weah and put the ball within the decrease proper hand nook for a wonderful aim. Ranking: 6

Substitutes
Fafa Picault – The Philadelphia Union debutant by no means made a lot of an influence in his 40 minutes on the sector. Exterior of an early cross, he hardly touched the ball till lacking an awesome alternative on a ball from Josh Sargent late. Ranking: 4.5

Marky Delgado – Regarded good on the ball when he had it, however didn’t actually get within the movement an excessive amount of. Was unable to assist the US regain any possession. Ranking: 4.5

Ben Sweat – In 20 minutes was unable to point out an excessive amount of.  Ranking: NA

Andrija Novakovich: the Wisconsin native performed the ultimate 10 minutes for his third cap. Ranking: NA

Josh Sargent – Got here in for the final 9 minutes made one very nice run and arrange Picault properly. Ranking: NA