U.S. Soccer fails to qualify for World Cup for first time since 1986 | SPEAK FOR YOURSELF 

Simple summary: In Europe the player is considered the asset and the clubs pay to "own" that asset, develop it into a more valuable one, and then either sell the asset or keep it for themselves. In America the club considers themselves the asset and the player is expected to pay the club to develop them, thus eliminating many good young talents from ever getting the necessary opportunity/training to develop into a world class player.

If pay to play existed all over the world messi Ronaldo neymar suarez sanchez would probably be sweeping streets or working a dead end job at the moment

It's only in the USA where "Soccer" is a rich kids sport. Literally every other country kids play it for free on the streets and pay a little fee to play for a local team

"World class" because you played good against Panama? Don't overreact, it's Panama.

MLS is hurting the team you dunce. Colin is right, the young players need to play and develop overseas. This is why Jurgen got fired. He was pushing for the young talent to go overseas. He knew that the MLS is not up to the standards of international football

Lalas is out of his mind. How are you supposed to develop young players if your domestic league is internationally regarded (especially in Europe) as a glorified retirement home? Look at the major South American teams, vast majority of their stars, like Neymar, Messi, Aguero, Sanchez etc. ply their trade in the European leagues.

Biggest mistake US football made was not giving Santiago Nuñez a citizenship

Whitlock is reaching soo hard.

I am a european and i mean no disrespect, but why have someone like Whitlock talk about a sport he clearly doesnt like or understand. Get people who are actually involved in the sport to talk about it. The US simply doesnt have a culture around soccer/football, like the European countries or the south americans do. It is that simple. Kids would rather play football or basletball, soccer is an after thought. Until that changes organically and it is going to take time, dont expect to be a major force. This team is average compared to the southern american powerhouses like Brazil, Argentina, Chille etc.

Jozy altidore played in England for 1 year and was a joke. No wonder u can't qualify if he can start

"US Soccer" and "World Class" should never be spoken in the same sentence lmao

They keep comparing futbol with other sports, They just don't get it

Alexi Lalas is one of the reasons why USA will never get better. MLS is a problem. It's a retirement community for old washed up European players. People were disappointed in LandyCakes for choosing to come back to MLS instead of fighting in Europe. Get all your players from Europe.

Thank you Stuart Holden!!! You are absolutely right about soccer being an upper echelon sport right now.

This has nothing to do with our president, of course the minority had to throw in his two cents. Brazil has a horrible government and they're at the top of COMENBOL table. Leave politics out of this.

Five years later, the USMNT is back on the FIFA World Cup stage in Qatar 2022.

I cringed a little when I heard Colin pronounce Tobago

Don't involve politics with soccer because aint even close at all. Just like Colin said in morning about good soccer teams do their job as a team with a specific culture and ideology such as Germany, Brazil, Italy, Argentina because is something they work 24/7 inside and outside the soccer field. For those nations is a priority for always being the best and have as many titles as possible and even having a yellow card, a goal against, an expelled players is a hit not only for the player but whole team. Personally think USSF went down since Landon Donovan retired they lost their spirit as a single mind group and a common goal. American soccer players must die in the soccer field every game and crave for being better.

The problem with US Soccer is two fold. The first is that this idea of college soccer completely ruins any shot we have of ever competing. While 18 year olds in the US are getting scholarships to play college soccer....18 year olds in other countries are signing huge contracts to the best teams in the world (donnarumna, pulisic, mbappe etc). We can never be a soccer powerhouse when the goal of every young boy is to play D1 soccer not play professionally in Europe. Furthermore a goal of a hound developing player in the US should NOT BE TO PLAY IN THE JOKE OF A LEAGUE WE CALL THE MLS. Now the second part of this problem is the emphasis on athleticism, on speed, and on strength. What the US needs to understand is that soccer is not a sport where the fastest, strongest, and most athletic players are the best players. Andres iniesta and Isco have nowhere near the athleticism and strength as let's say Jermaine Jones or mousse cissoko from spurs. What's the difference? Iniesta and Isco KNOW THE GAME. Their soccer IQ is unparalleled. America has this long infatuation that the most athletic people make the best athletes but in the case of soccer it is more of a skill sport instead of a sport where athleticism is a major part of it (like basketball, football etc). The US needs to look at SOCCER PLAYERS not the most athletic personnel.

Panama is not a world class-soccer power. Stop using them as an example of US soccer dominance. Its delusional

Much respect to Cowherd. He really is becoming a lot more knowledgeable of USMNT and Soccer culture. Always enjoy his talk shows.

You can tell Shitlock knows nothing about soccer

"a high school stadium" nice 😁

Holden spoke facts!!! 2022 has been a revelation and why are youth is getting stronger. Holden nailed it! And so did Colin. Yes! Sending our youth to Europe will make us stronger. The pressure is in Europe not in mls

The whole point of sports is to bring together. That includes rich and poor

Although as an Englishman we did indeed qualify, we have the same problem.. No heart..

U.S. will never win a World Cup The world is to ahead in futbol

The United States has the ability in my opinion to be one of the best soccer contry's in the world because of how diverse this nation is were lucky to have the best of all cultures and races

There's more people in a Walmart than the whole country of Trinidad y Tobago ..and the USA soccer team can't get a win or a draw..

Four years later, and on the cusp of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, I ask: Has USSF changed?

The MLS is a Micky Mouse league. Until there is a promotion and relegation system they will never catch up with the world.

Reaching out to develop minority players is an important key but we are too "upper-class" to do the right thing.

Trinidad’s National Stadium can hold 20,000 at least. That’s not a Highschool stadium. 2,000 isn’t even a normal Highschool crowd in most of the US. Collin is crazy to think Texas High-school football represents most HS Football in the US

Whitlock making a salient point? WHAT, WHAT

Pulisic has talent. He goes to europe. He is now the best US player at 19 years old.

It’s funny because Odell Beckham Jr and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson favorite sport is soccer. They are just great at football. Chad is still playing pick up soccer now. Soccer really missed out of these two.

U.S. seriously has the chance to become a powerhouse. The amount of diversity in this country is unlike no other. They have a huge pool of youth players with potential from all background ethnicities. Black, white, hispanic, asian, India, etc. All that is needed is a change in system.

IF THE USA DOESN'T FIND YOUNG PEOPLE DEVOTED TO FOOTBALL, YOUNG GUYS THAT GIVE 1000% OF THEIR EFFORTS TO PLAY THE BEAUTIFUL GAME, THEN THE USA WILL NEVER WIN A WORLD CUP. STOP SIGNING THE SAME OLD GUYS THAT HAD PROVED TO BE USELESS, USE SCOUTS TO GO TO SCHOOLS AND FIND REAL TALENT. LIKE PELE OR GARRINCHA.

altidore always been a bum

The last guy made a good point about soccer not being promoted in the inner city

It’s funny because 1986 is the last time Canada was in a World Cup

The problem is that Americans view futbol as another American sports that just plugs into the system and competes as normal. Futbol Soccer is a different beast. The Federation needs to look at it from a different perspective as they now do. This pay for play system has its limitation and will never generate the level and quantity of players needed to truly compete at top international level. The US, like Mexico, should thank their lucky stars they are in Concacaf and not part of UEFA or Conmebol. If the US Soccer Federation really wants to develop players... they need to scout grammar and middle schools for raw talents in addition to their usual pay for play organizations and then negotiate with the MLS clubs to take on these young high school age kids and place them in the MLS academies... where they can be taught proper technique and tactical set ups. The very best ones might be placed in Europe for finishing. All of these has to be made at the expense of the Federation and not the kid's family. If we continue to wait for the MLS by itself or worse yet.. college kids to develop ... we are already behind the 8 ball.

At 7:59 listen to what Colin ask and then listen to what Lexi responded with about MLS. 🙄

I know a lot of you are saying that these people don't know what they're talking about, and i don't quite agree on some of their opinions. But they do in fact make very good points. For one, sending your youngsters oversea, would definitely develop the youth players even more. Even if they don't end up being superstars. For ex. My home country is Peru, and for years the national team would only have about 4 players who played in Europe, and the rest were still playing at home. Now, majority of the players are playing in Europe, even the ones who don't start. Look where we are now, 2 games away from reaching the world cup after 32 years. And second, soccer is a rich sport in America. The amount of money you must pay in order to have a chance to play at a high level is ridiculous. You look at some of the best players in the world, they all came from poor families. The best example i can think of, is Cristiano Ronaldo. They saw how talented he was and was offered a chance to develop and now he'll go down as one of the best to ever play the beautiful game. The U.S. do need to change their system in my opinion. What do ya'll think?

American media should talk about us soccer more often, win or lose it's a great topic

The USMNT is no longer the biggest disappointment in 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying. Italy topped them.

We need to make Futbol great again. We need to go to the poor areas and find those hungry kids that will fight for the sport. Who will sacrifice themselves for victory.

The states will look back on this result in 20 years time and say that it actually was the making of US soccer. This result will force change and that can only be a good thing. Germany got hammered 5-1 at home by England during the 02 World Cup qualifiers, that loss caused Germany to re-evaluate their youth setup and look at them now, absolutely dominant on the world stage.

I propose to teach them basicaly the same system México uses but in a more modern,better and richer way,plus boost scouting nationaly and internationaly

In every other sport the best players want to play in the top league. Most American players never play outside the MLS. Why? Because they feel comfortable playing in US. Living in UK you see teams looking for players around the world. But you never hear them looking at US players. Goalies yes because the develop later but out field players nope. Also the collage system hurts young player development. They don't play enough games against good players.

Came back after the USMNT completed a three-peat in the CONCACAF Nations League.

I agree with the pay to play issue. people cant just walk into high schools and get noticed. the development starts when your 8 or 9 and use academys and club teams with professional coaching.

That is the dumbest argument that Whitlock has ever made , you get paid to do a job. They have talent and is unacceptable that they didnt qualified to the world cup.

Join the club America, Holland is staying home too

Did his guy really blame trump for the US soccer failure. LOL.

Lalas's defense of MLS is indefensible. A third rate league is a problem.

5:03 LMAOOO I knew Whitlock would find a way to tie in the kneeling protests 😂 😂 😂

There's no "season" in international football. Also, don't compare US "soccer" to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Patriots. They're different sports, different systems

He must have not heard of Chelsea we fire coaches even when they win trophies 🏆. 😂

Ok, Colin... you're never world class against Panama... www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html

I argue that had the USMNT qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Bruce Arena will heavily rely on veterans again and be bounced out of the group stages given the fact that the USMNT's record in a European soil FIFA World Cup is terrible with 0W-1D-9L. That being said, three years later, the USMNT and Italy revamped their squads with youth and won titles three years later.

Going back to old coaches is never the answer. Scrap pay to play, scrap the old vets, encourage players to play overseas. Hire a hungry coach that will ask for the same from his players. I didn't agree with the Klinsmann firing. He lost to the two best teams in concacaf. Bruce Arena lost to *thee* worst team in concacaf.

I see that you say “we play good against Panama”. Here in Argentina, Panama is a team of Primera C Metropolitana with luck. They are not a measurable rival

alexi largas seems like the type of person that would get offended by everything. like saying simply "america sucks at soccer"

omg, lalas' comment in saying the mls is helping us defines why we didnt make it. The best talent plays abroad in europe, if more us players played abroad and played vs the best day in and day out in the champions league, in europa league the us would have a much better team and could possibly win the wc

The fact that the US always qualify to the World Cup creates a faux feeling as if the team was actually skillful but what many people don't know is that as usual in the North is easier to get there, so you get to the same place with practically no skills and no fan base, that's why they become arrogant cause they didn't work for it, they didn't sweat it, is always easy as for Mexico, the thing is once you encounter reality and the fact that other countries struggle so much to get to the same place create superior teams, not only talking about skills but about mentality and that's the part that prevent teams in the Concacaf region to develop, so this probably is a good thing, it means the level is growing and that a fat wallet won't necessarily give you skills, perseverance and respect to not underestimate and is why this is the Beautiful Game

They just can't stop comparing football with basketball or NFL or baseball. Thats the problem right there. Football is not a credible enough sports in US. This is a sports network so they gotta cover the news. Thats why they are even discussing it. Never ever on this channel do i ever see a discussion about football.

My mom is from Honduras and dad from Mexico

No promotion/relegation means no accountability. No clear style of play means no accountability. Not having a better coach even though you are pouring as much money as the rest of the concacaf nations combined means no leadership molding and no leadership brings no accountability. The draft system and the salary cap and free agency means that even if you are a good player you might be in a rebuilding franchise. It means that there is no continuity unlike Germany Italy France England, the American way of doing sports is great if you are putting an abundance of money more than the rest of the world. Be sure perhaps not in this decade but by the next one the rest of the world will surpass the USA in almost every sport.

its sad to have a world cup in russia with out USA LOVE THE USA FROM ARGENTINA

The fact the guy said the team was world class against Panama shows how far the expectations are out of whack.

Stuart Holden is right more urban players.

Even if you had qualified, there was no way you guys would have got out of group stages this time.

Reminder to Alexi...how many teams have miss the olímpica?

This could be the best thing that could have happened to U.S. soccer. It's up to the directives, and the soccer federation change how they scout for players. 9:10 There is a lot of potential out there. Kids that love to play soccer, kids that are passionate about this sport. They are the ones that want to put on the USMNT jersey and dream of winning the world cup. We have to find them...... The under 17 team it's a good start.

Still crazy seeing Holden from Forsaken on TV. I wonder what his life would be like if eSports would have been the route he took in life instead of soccer. Lol!

Wow yes!!!! Thank you for saying soccer is a rich kid sport

Concacaf is the easiest confederation to qualify from. Apart from the US, Costa Rica and Mexico. The rest of the teams are there to make up the numbers. The US sucks so much that they couldnt beat out Panama and Honduras. And bruce arena claims that European teams would struggle. Send someone like Wales or Hungary (teams that didnt qualify) to qualify through concacaf. They would finish top of the hex everytime.

Again NOTHING SHOULD BE LEFT TO CHANCE...................But then again a phantom goal by Panama... (a ball that never crossed the goal line).....has eliminated the US. Time for smart balls & replay. Dam... those Panas really exacted revenge.

9:36 this man is telling the truth in America soccer is a rich kids sport these scouts is not looking in the low middle class areas.

whitlock hit the f'in nail on the head.

This is the problem with football in America. Whenever they make an example when they compare. It’s always with a different sport

Im not gonna lie, after the game I laid on the floor and listened to everybody hurts for longer than I wish to admit.

Man, plain and simple: with this amount of players in top clubs in Europe, the USMNT have no chance of doing any harm.

The MLS has become a "destiny league" where world class players that are past their prime spent their last years coasting down and cashing in on their past reputation and fame, players such as Villa, Pirlo, Do Santos, Vela, Stoichkov, Matthaus, etc. etc. that have very little left to give to the sport while the US youth remains underdeveloped and forgotten at times. I couldn't agree with Holden more in his assessment that soccer has become a 'rich kids suburban sport' where the inner city talent is left behind, there has to be radical changes made in the way the soccer is structured in this country or we are going to continue to see failure after failure, there has to be a way for talented kids to showcase their skills without having to migrate to Europe or any other countries because they don't get the opportunity here, if after the lost against Trinidad & Tobago nothing changes then we might as well pick another country to root for in future the World Cup tournaments..

Playing in oversees or here in States is not the problem, guys need to be call out n hold them accountable. They over chilling during the weekends periods.

I feel like U.S Soccer prioritizes the growth of the mls over the success of the national team.... I'm a mexico fan but it sucks that Usa have such good talent going to waste

they need to hire Michel Sablon: The Man Who Re-Engineered Belgian Football

when is the world cup?

No big national team would be very excited in playing against Tobago. I am Spanish and I could see Spain not playing well in a bad field in Tobago.

Helping? Dempsey Donovan Pulisic Howard all your best players played here in Europe

Colin, you should talk more about soccer!!!! You great!

Zlatan should be the USA coach .i wonder if all the players become the lion.

I believe money can be an incentive to play but it isn't enough, the game has to be the most important thing to you not the money, you can pour as much money into the game as you like but you have to want to play and win because your playing the game

Lol the black guy actually tried blaming Trump XD hahahaha

U.S. Soccer did not qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup, did not enter the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after a 2-1 loss to the crybaby poor Trinidad and Tobago at the hands of WWE Champion Jinder Mahal (who released by WWE in few weeks later on November 8, 2017)

Blaming the loss on the president is an example of unbelievable mental gymnastics. What a stretch.

Soccer brings the world together

I've been saying Klinsmann had america OVER achieving for the players they have, look at what England & Italy have done in the last two world cups with their plethora of talent vs USA. There are loads of great players who won't be at the world cup because their countries didn't qualify, what American player will the world cup miss? Pulsic? Not even a starter for his club. US doesn't really compete in sports with genuine global competition so their views on where they should be in soccer is skewed.

Americans talking about football 😂 lol