Player ratings: USMNT struggles to qualify for defeat against Mexico

The US national team lost control of the affair early Friday night, after a 3-0 defeat at the border war between Mexico and Mexico in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The hosts ran out of the blocks terribly through about 20 minutes of lively ball movement, but a goal from Javier Hernandez put an end to the entertainment and completely changed the content of the match. The Nats had their chance to play here and there recovered and missed the opportunity to quickly avenge their final defeat against Tata Martino's teeming crew.

Zack Steffen (3) – There is no reason to blame the goalkeeper for opening the match or capping Mexico, but its distribution was rather irregular even before giving their second lightning a pass in the middle horrible. Steffen is an excellent goalkeeper, but the damaging decisions with the ball at his feet have become a worrying trend now.

Reggie Cannon (4.5) – The young FC Dallas player has chosen good times to go from the front, but has proven ineffective when the delivery time has come. Although Cannon also had his defensive moments, some dangerous centers emanated from his corner.

Walker Zimmerman (5) – Although he has not made any major mistakes at the back, one could expect the LAFC defender to provide more stops, especially when the ## 147 ##. # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # The opponent passes a large part of the swarming party on the American side. Sadder still, there were just too many careless passes coming out of his boot.

Aaron Long (3) – It was a night of rest from the center of the Red Bulls, it is the least that can be said. During the first Mexican count, Long wandered into a no man's land, forcing Zimmerman to take cover after a post-pole, which left plenty of room for the mouths of the goals to be exploited by Chicharito. It was also ineffective when the team needed an intervention on the third driver of El Tri and was blowing unusually on some clearances. Finally, no one needs him to rush to commit a yellow card foul on a player facing the crowd next to the sideline near the middle of the field.

Sergino Dest (5) – Like the whole team, the beginner was great during the first 20 minutes. Dest has shown no fear in managing business on the flank and has even pulled a decent halt by far. After being ruthlessly mistreated during the first goal, he faded. It was still a first American exit rather encouraging.

Wil Trapp (3) – When it does not sting diagonally, it leads to the speed of wingers, the Columbus skipper struggles. Trapp did not do that in this game, which only highlights his defensive weaknesses. His biggest demerit comes from neglecting to take the Hernandez track on the premiere of Mexico. It was a big no-no.

Alfredo Morales (4.5) – Back in the team after a long absence, Morales has certainly come to play. He was stuck all night and certainly had solid episodes. The problem is that he is far better disruptive around or beyond the midfield band than at home. That being so, the limitations of his passing game tend to be felt like a sore thumb.

Weston McKennie (4) – Stop me if you've ever heard this: we need more consistent activities from the Schalke talent. McKennie made no defensive stop in midfield and did not play as much as he did before.

Tyler Boyd (5) – It is difficult to duck the Besiktas winger as he did long stretches without seeing the ball. Even in this case, Boyd was much more of a possession / lift assist facilitator than a headache at the attack for the opponent in this one. This is not because the volume of keys decreases that its aggressiveness does not need to do the same.

Christian Pulisic (4.5) – The Chelsea Ace started to look threatening and provided important work regarding the pressure relief valve throughout the contest. That said, he was strangely hesitant in the last third in the last hour. The most important problem, however, has been the repeated instances of Mexico's defensive control, including first base.

Gyasi Zardes (5.5) – Some may complain about the performance of the Columbus striker, but he can not do much when the team does not touch him, for example, at a goal javelin distance. They did not even try to use it to play the heist. To his credit, Zardes worked defensively.

Coach Gregg Berhalter (3) – I could make some objections regarding the construction of the composition (and the selection, for that matter), but let 's focus on the decisions made in the game. The match started well, but the boss did not make any good. has never really reacted tactically after Mexico pushed back the pressure line until the end of the American net and grabbed the first goal. Yes, it was a friendly match and the players needed to break through. But Berhalter must also do exercises, like game management and place your charges in an ideal position to succeed.

Subs:
Miles Robinson (6) – I'm not going to blame the junior defender for entering the traffic during Mexico's jailbreak for the third goal, as some might think. In my opinion, Robinson's half-hour change in the field was not overly constructive or calamitous.

Jordan Morris (6.5) – The Seattle speedster looked brighter and more resolute than his right-wing predecessor, and his expert body went for a leading pass was sanctioned.

Daniel Lovitz (5.5) – The left-back of Montreal has managed not to follow a returning runner. Apart from that, his 22 minutes of action were not particularly remarkable.

Josh Sargent (5) – The underdog added some nice touches, but he must do better than a low penalty attempt in the direction that the goalkeeper is already cheating on.

Sebastian Lletget (6.5) – Everything that he tried did not work, but the LA Galaxy man provided almost as many real moments of impact as the three midfielders combined. The excellent Lletget pass led to the shot.

Jackson Yueill (-) – The stop time cameos do not usually deserve ratings, but the San Jose midfielder has passed a positive pass of a half pass per minute played.