Then he opened his mouth, revealing his participation in the United States’ January camp wasn’t necessarily indicative of his long-term plans. The United States’ game against Serbia is an exhibition and therefore won’t count. Interim coach Anthony Hudson said Zendejas’ recruitment was initiated last year by Gregg Berhalter, who coached the United States at the World Cup. What if the United States miraculously lands Jose Mourinho or some other foreign pragmatist who values an attacker’s defensive work rate over creativity? Mexican soccer might be an active dumpster fire, but the United States has to demonstrate its self-destructive tendencies won’t land it in the same place.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 26, 2023 01:12 UTC