If you are a soccer fan in the United States, then you always had one thing to look for. USMNT participated in the World Cup since 1990 and every 4 years there was a joy seeing them on the big stage. Well, that won’t be the case in 2018, when the World Cup in Russia takes place. The USMNT suffered a defeat against Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday night, which meant that they dropped to the 5th spot of the CONCACAF qualifiers and won’t participate in the World Cup or additional qualifiers.

USMNT didn’t even need to win the match against Trinidad and Tobago. In order to stay in the World Cup talks, Bruce Arena’s boys only required getting a draw. However, that proved to be extremely tough against a Trinidad and Tobago team that had nothing to play for. With 7 losses and only 1 win, Trinidad and Tobago were dead last and didn’t have a stake in the game. Still, it looked like they were more hungry for the win, scoring twice in the first half, leaving USMNT players scratching their heads. Scoring at the beginning of the second half, Christian Pulisic returned some faith in the positive result, but at the end, it was all USMNT was able to do.

This defeat, combined with the wins of Panama and Honduras, ultimately ended the hopes of Americans that they will be able to watch their national team going head to head with the soccer’s best nations. After this embarrassing performance, one thing is clear to everyone. USMNT needs big changes. Although the United States men’s national team has the best resources in the region, something went wrong. Maybe it wouldn’t be bad too take a page from the women’s national soccer team’ book. They are not just participating in the World Cup, but also have few of them won.

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The first half of Honduras vs. USA game saw Romell Quioto scoring a goal and giving Honduras a lead. This meant U.S. men’s national team was facing a mountain to climb. There were on the losing end of a game they needed a positive result from. The shocking loss against Costa Rica on September 2nd ensured that the USA will have to work hard to get to the World Cup held in Russia in 2018. Defeat against Honduras would bring the world of problems, and would put in jeopardy the whole mission.

Luckily, Hamburger SV’s forward Bobby Wood came off the bench and found the net towards the end of the game, giving the USA a valuable point. It was a game that looked already lost for the USMNT. The team played poorly in the first half, and the things didn’t look much better in the second. But Wood’s goal ensured the USA staying ahead of Honduras in the standings, and that is the most important thing at the moment.

October 6. Orlando. #USAvPAN.

Doesn't get much bigger.

Be there » https://t.co/NZiLVybvc9 pic.twitter.com/d5atVJuVSq

— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) September 6, 2017

“That’s a huge point for the U.S. team. The conditions were challenging for both teams. I’m really proud of our team.” – said Bruce Arena in the post-match press conference.

The USA has two more games left in the qualifiers. The first one will see the USA welcoming Panama on the home turf, a match the USMNT has to win. Panama is currently ahead of USA in the standings, and they hold the 3rd spot which leads directly to the 2018 World Cup. Besides the match against the USA, Panama will face Costa Rica as well. The second match will see the USA going to Trinidad and Tobago, a team that has lost 7 out of 8 of their matches. If Bruce Arena’s boys manage to get two wins, USA will secure the World Cup spot. Everything else will definitely be considered a failure.

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If you are a soccer fan in the United States, then you always had one thing to look for. USMNT participated in the World Cup since 1990 and every 4 years there was a joy seeing them on the big stage. Well, that won’t be the case in 2018, when the World Cup in Russia takes place. The USMNT suffered a defeat against Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday night, which meant that they dropped to the 5th spot of the CONCACAF qualifiers and won’t participate in the World Cup or additional qualifiers.

USMNT didn’t even need to win the match against Trinidad and Tobago. In order to stay in the World Cup talks, Bruce Arena’s boys only required getting a draw. However, that proved to be extremely tough against a Trinidad and Tobago team that had nothing to play for. With 7 losses and only 1 win, Trinidad and Tobago were dead last and didn’t have a stake in the game. Still, it looked like they were more hungry for the win, scoring twice in the first half, leaving USMNT players scratching their heads. Scoring at the beginning of the second half, Christian Pulisic returned some faith in the positive result, but at the end, it was all USMNT was able to do.

This defeat, combined with the wins of Panama and Honduras, ultimately ended the hopes of Americans that they will be able to watch their national team going head to head with the soccer’s best nations. After this embarrassing performance, one thing is clear to everyone. USMNT needs big changes. Although the United States men’s national team has the best resources in the region, something went wrong. Maybe it wouldn’t be bad too take a page from the women’s national soccer team’ book. They are not just participating in the World Cup, but also have few of them won.

The post USMNT Will Miss World Cup 2018 After a Defeat Against Trinidad and Tobago appeared first on SportzBonanza.

The first half of Honduras vs. USA game saw Romell Quioto scoring a goal and giving Honduras a lead. This meant U.S. men’s national team was facing a mountain to climb. There were on the losing end of a game they needed a positive result from. The shocking loss against Costa Rica on September 2nd ensured that the USA will have to work hard to get to the World Cup held in Russia in 2018. Defeat against Honduras would bring the world of problems, and would put in jeopardy the whole mission.

Luckily, Hamburger SV’s forward Bobby Wood came off the bench and found the net towards the end of the game, giving the USA a valuable point. It was a game that looked already lost for the USMNT. The team played poorly in the first half, and the things didn’t look much better in the second. But Wood’s goal ensured the USA staying ahead of Honduras in the standings, and that is the most important thing at the moment.

October 6. Orlando. #USAvPAN.

Doesn't get much bigger.

Be there » https://t.co/NZiLVybvc9 pic.twitter.com/d5atVJuVSq

— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) September 6, 2017

“That’s a huge point for the U.S. team. The conditions were challenging for both teams. I’m really proud of our team.” – said Bruce Arena in the post-match press conference.

The USA has two more games left in the qualifiers. The first one will see the USA welcoming Panama on the home turf, a match the USMNT has to win. Panama is currently ahead of USA in the standings, and they hold the 3rd spot which leads directly to the 2018 World Cup. Besides the match against the USA, Panama will face Costa Rica as well. The second match will see the USA going to Trinidad and Tobago, a team that has lost 7 out of 8 of their matches. If Bruce Arena’s boys manage to get two wins, USA will secure the World Cup spot. Everything else will definitely be considered a failure.

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