The United States is, without a doubt, one of the great sports nations on the planet. In football, however, this is not the case – at least when it comes to men. The American team has been serving little more than sparring for the great powers. But, in the last 20 years, their situation has been slowly changing. The American national team has been improving little by little.
The team wants to confirm it at the Qatar World Cup. There, Gregg Berhalter's team must reach, at least, the qualifying rounds of the 2022 World Cup. Since it is probably the strongest squad that the United States presented in a World Cup.
In Group B of the World Cup, the American national team will have to face the European runner-up England, Iran and Wales, so it has a good chance of achieving second place and the consequent qualification for the round of 16.
USA squad in the 2022 World Cup in analysis and possible alignment.
The USA have played every Spring 2022 game, without exception, in an attacking 4-3-3 formation. This formation was also predominantly used in 2021. For example, Berhalter bet on this formation in the Gold Cup semi-final and final. And it was a winning bet, as it earned the United States the title.
Thus, it will not be a very bold prediction to say that we will see the USA in an attacking 4-3-3 formation in Qatar. Only against 2022 World Cup favorites England will Berhalter be able to field a slightly more defensive team.
Archers.
In goal , Berhalter trusts Zack Steffen (Manchester City). In his club, the goalkeeper is a substitute, but he already showed his quality in 2019 when he was loaned to Fortuna Dusseldorf in the German Bundesliga. The first substitute goalkeeper will be Matt Turner (Arsenal FC). Ethan Horvath (Nottingham Forest), another player who plays for England, should be number 3 in the United States squad at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Defending.
Miles Robinson (FC Fulham) and Walker Zimmerman (SC Nashville) will likely be in central defense . The two 22-year-olds Chris Richards (FC Bayern Munich) and James Sands (Glasgow Rangers) are available as alternatives.
For the right- back position , coach Berhalter will be able to choose between 22-year-old Sergiño Dest (FC Barcelona) and the experienced DeAndre Yedlin of David Beckham's Inter Miami. Antonee Robinson (FC Fulham) should start at left -back . Here, George Bello (Arminia Bielefeld) will be ready as an alternative.
Midfield
In the defensive midfield the thing is clear. Here will be the Tyler Adams, Bundesliga player (RB Leipzig). Before, Weston McKennie (Juventus) had already secured his place in position eight. Kellyn Acosta (Los Angeles FC) should line up alongside him, but 19-year-old talent Yunus Musah (FC Villarreal) could also be an option for the job. Lucas de la Torre (Heracles Almelo) and Cristian Roldán (Seattle Sounders) are also available for the center of midfield.
Attackers.
Experienced BVB winger Giovanni Reyna is due to play on the right wing for the American national team. However, Timothy Weah (LOSC Lille), 22, also has a good chance to line up here. Talented Brenden Aaronson (RB Slazburg) will also be able to be used on the wings, as well as in midfield.
The left flank undoubtedly belongs to captain Christian Pulisic (Chelsea FC). Although the 24-year-old is usually called up to play on the right for the club, he often plays on the left under Berhalter for Team USA. Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders) will fill a spot on the bench as a wild card.
Up front , we can look forward to 19-year-old mega-talent Ricardo Pepi (FC Augsburg), who could use the World Cup as his calling card. Swiss league player Jordan Siebatcheu (BSC Young Boys) should also make the list.
The American national team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup: important info.
Very talented USA team.
In terms of talent, we can only envy the United States. This can apply even to large nations. Pepi and Musah will only be 19 years old at the start of the tournament and will probably be part of the starting line-up. Reyna celebrates her 20th birthday just days before kick-off.
Even Pulisic at 24 is still one of the youngest players at the World Cup. There may not be any player on the USA roster for the 2022 Qatar World Cup who has reached the age of 30.
Where can the USA go in the 2022 World Cup?
With its great talent, the US team undoubtedly has the future in the medium and long term in its hands. But are the Yankees so developed that we can already see them on the court?
The Group is quite affordable for the US. We see the USA in the round of 16 but in second place. It will most likely not be enough for a group win against England.
Source images: FIFA.
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