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  • Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden gave their starting 11 for USMNT this summer and what formation they would use after the loss of Sergiño Dest at the right back position. Check out their lineups, they might surprise you!
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  • @StateOfTheUnion
    @StateOfTheUnion  Місяць тому +9

    Who are your USMNT starting 11 for Copa America?

    • @r2dad282
      @r2dad282 Місяць тому +1

      4-2-3-1: turner, scally/richards/CCV/jedi, Cardoso/McKennie, Weah/Gio/CP, Balo up top. Adams isn't fully fit so he's a sub. If you don't like McKennie as one of the 6s use Musah. Emir sub on the right, LDT as a 6 when you need a cool head, Vazquez because he's been hot and we may need a target man so this gives us a different look, Sargent is injured, Malik as the Gio sub, Zendejas also gives us a different look should GB want to switch the formation, Horvath is the late sub if it goes to pens.

    • @soluscristus1
      @soluscristus1 Місяць тому

      Pepi>Balogun

    • @ravensmedical9153
      @ravensmedical9153 29 днів тому

      Formation: 4-2-3-1
      Defense: Robinson (LB), Richards (LCB), Carter-Vickers (RCB), Weah (RB)
      Double Pivot: Musah (LDM), Mckennie (RDM)
      Attacking Mids: Pulisic (LM), Reyna (CAM), Wright (RM)
      Forward: Balogun (ST)

  • @J-Peeeeazy
    @J-Peeeeazy 23 дні тому +66

    Stu's lineup is so fun, which means there is no way we see anything close to that.

  • @Number1Camper
    @Number1Camper Місяць тому +145

    Stu's is better

    • @nathanielzito2716
      @nathanielzito2716 26 днів тому

      I also like stu's better but I would change out I think Gio is better as a sub so I would start Wright and FB up top and CP in the middle. I think if the game needs it were wright or FB aren't able to create the runs for Cp to pass or get in the box himself then you can put gio in the center and push Cp up. if that still doesn't work you still have Pepi and Josh maybe bring something. The problem with his line up is if he doesn't preform we really don't have a central attacking midfielder to replace him. CP doesn't play as well when he more in a central position. unless you dropped cp and Wright back and play more a 2 1 where cp and wright play as wringers. that would just put more pressure on Adams and mckeeny to push the ball forward.

  • @mountainman53
    @mountainman53 Місяць тому +84

    Stu’s lineup!!!

  • @donaldpkelley
    @donaldpkelley Місяць тому +53

    Alexi is a great personality and a world class defender. But when it comes to picking a lineup, I'm going with Stu. 😁

    • @RoyRecinos
      @RoyRecinos 29 днів тому

      I like Stu’s better too, but I think you gotta have Musah in the starting 11.

    • @nick51255
      @nick51255 27 днів тому

      @@RoyRecinos super sub in the midfield and wingback

    • @obamaruntz5267
      @obamaruntz5267 26 днів тому +12

      Alexi has never been a world class defender

    • @dagosegovia843
      @dagosegovia843 25 днів тому +5

      World class defender? Really?? Ill assume youre being sarcastic

    • @bigdog6704
      @bigdog6704 19 днів тому +5

      Mediocre defender and even worse media personality

  • @trandoncole3480
    @trandoncole3480 Місяць тому +30

    Stu Cooked!!!

  • @JOBS4CP
    @JOBS4CP Місяць тому +17

    I like Stu's 11 simply because I can see Gio picking apart any defense as a 10.

  • @JCChavez
    @JCChavez Місяць тому +12

    Stu! A transitional attack and defend strategy sounds appropriate for these type of competitions.

  • @RobertOrnelas-hn2on
    @RobertOrnelas-hn2on Місяць тому +22

    I like Stu. I believe that's the best formation for our current personal. Also good for plug and play with our best subs

  • @jasonpfahl7219
    @jasonpfahl7219 Місяць тому +19

    Give Stu the team!

  • @TheAmazingBlizzzair
    @TheAmazingBlizzzair Місяць тому +14

    Stu gets it. That is what we want to see! Will it happen? Absolutely not. But we can all dream

  • @nepalnerds5270
    @nepalnerds5270 Місяць тому +8

    I like stu's lineup, seems like a variation of a 4-3-3 with richards as a rb, puli on the left, weah on the right and jedi pushing forward while in possesion

  • @futbolfan87-wh3fs
    @futbolfan87-wh3fs 25 днів тому +4

    I know hes young n probably gotta earn a starting spot but malik tillman should def be getting some time as a sub. Hes had a much better season than most of the mids they named

  • @caleblovelace6889
    @caleblovelace6889 26 днів тому +6

    Here’s my lineup for the Copa America:
    Turner
    Weah - Richards - Vickers - Rob.
    McKinney - Adams
    Pulisic - Reyna - Haji W.
    Sargent

  • @TheRedishTurtle
    @TheRedishTurtle Місяць тому +21

    With adams out with injury for so long not putting johnny in is the only issue i have with stu's lineup

    • @timmyj2366
      @timmyj2366 16 днів тому

      I might give Adams the first half and Johnny the rest of the game. Especially for the first two matches to see how things go for both of them.

  • @TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff
    @TheLaughingMustache-oh5ff Місяць тому +10

    I wouldn't start adams, Cardoso should start and work Adams minutes up over the course of the tournament. We really should take it carefully with Tyler.

  • @patrickbrowder6857
    @patrickbrowder6857 Місяць тому +3

    I want to see Berhalter evolve - want to see anything that gets consistent service to the forward position near the goal

  • @rdrap1376
    @rdrap1376 Місяць тому +2

    I like Stu’s line up. I’m so sick of Greg’s ineffective 4-3-3 that somehow brings the worst out of our players.

  • @richardfarrington1504
    @richardfarrington1504 25 днів тому +2

    Love Stus lineup

  • @soluscristus1
    @soluscristus1 Місяць тому +8

    Ricardo Pepi has been the best striker for the US for a couple years now. Balogun has just not performed at the same level. Haji had one good game. Sargent, who knows how he’ll perform.

    • @lucasmartin4834
      @lucasmartin4834 20 днів тому

      I'm not sure what Sargeant ankle status will be. But I think you have to give it to haji and pepi first, as they have performed for us...balogun hasn't and Sargeant hasn't had the chance yet but I'd put him in third pecking behind haji and pepi. Bring sarg in later as a sub. Sorry balogun you had your chances

  • @Uzodesign
    @Uzodesign 29 днів тому +5

    Haji Wright should be leading that front line. From what I've seen he's quite direct and effective.

  • @richfrench288
    @richfrench288 29 днів тому +2

    Johnny needs to start. He’s consistent and has played enough to not be rusty

    • @timmyj2366
      @timmyj2366 16 днів тому +1

      He’s proven himself for club, but not for country yet so a start hasn’t been earned. But he should get solid minutes in the first few games. See if he can stand out. I think he’s proven himself to be above Musah for sure.

    • @richfrench288
      @richfrench288 16 днів тому

      @@timmyj2366 unless he gets minutes it’s hard to prove yourself. It’s one of my issues with aaronson. He puts in hard work but it’s hard to quantify what exactly it is end product wise that he’s bringing to the table. But no matter how bad he looks for his club he is one of GB favorites

  • @lookitthis6101
    @lookitthis6101 27 днів тому +2

    Haji instead of Balogun

  • @williamgarry2635
    @williamgarry2635 Місяць тому +1

    I’m intrigued by both. I think that Alexi’s is the least disruptive to how the USMNT already plays but I’d pull Musah & put Gio as CAM and play Sargent or Haji as the other winger in that formation. (I’d also still start Ream for some of the matches)
    However, I’d like to see this team also consider Stu’s 3-5-2…

  • @marshallmyers8455
    @marshallmyers8455 Місяць тому +7

    Stu’s lineup is good formation, replace Balogun with Haji and maybe Adams with Cardoso

  • @jayyjmata11
    @jayyjmata11 10 днів тому

    Give Stu the reins!!!!!! Houston native knows the best way to use our depth and strengths!

  • @patrickschmitt5717
    @patrickschmitt5717 17 днів тому

    Also after finishing the video that's why I think stu is awesome. Because he went off script and he's actually putting a team out there that I think it actually do some damage.
    I really like the two striker look I think we should have been running that for a while now especially after Reyna coming into his own at the attacking midfield position.

  • @Beezy07
    @Beezy07 Місяць тому +2

    Where’s Haji Wright? He’s earned my trust over Balogun and Sargent.

  • @luckymark571
    @luckymark571 28 днів тому +5

    Haji wright has earned the right to be the starting striker, both for club and country

    • @user-vs6qe3sq7f
      @user-vs6qe3sq7f 18 днів тому +2

      Absolutely not he doesn’t play top flight football

    • @93091jshep
      @93091jshep 11 днів тому +1

      @@user-vs6qe3sq7fthe championship is debatably a tougher league than the Eredivisie and France

  • @Young_Ty1721
    @Young_Ty1721 29 днів тому +1

    I agree with Stu this lineup is very fluid and flexible. But I would change Ream with either Yieldin Zimmerman or Robinson for Speed and Flexibility. But have more defenders on the bench because eventually they will get tired for covering spaces. But we should have the ball more tho because of this line up. Let me know what y’all think too 👍🏾

    • @Young_Ty1721
      @Young_Ty1721 29 днів тому

      One thing i would change is move Jedi to the back to help defend and have Dest with the 4 midfielders. Because Jedi does not look to score

  • @johnny83746
    @johnny83746 18 днів тому

    People need to start recognizing Johnny. With Adams reoccurring injuries, and Johnny playing great in la liga, it only a matter of time before it’s his to lose

  • @BaolanGS
    @BaolanGS 10 днів тому

    Stu line up is literally Inzaghi current Inter Milan but switch the CDM to a AM

  • @ravensmedical9153
    @ravensmedical9153 29 днів тому +1

    Stu's lineup is better in terms of balance and defensive coverage.

  • @swayc4406
    @swayc4406 15 днів тому +1

    Pepi should start

  • @ifedayoayoade9433
    @ifedayoayoade9433 Місяць тому +1

    Stu all the way

  • @ewhulbert
    @ewhulbert 12 днів тому

    I really like Stu's, and don't hate Alexi's, but how does neither of them account for the fact that Reyna isn't fully match fit?
    Who is their sub for Reyna, there is zero chance he is fit to go 90 minutes for three+ games in a row. Who subs for him? De La Torre? Musah? Good players, but they're different. Whole system probably needs to change.

  • @liameverson9922
    @liameverson9922 28 днів тому

    Stu’s is good, I do think that trusty over CCV, so he can play LCB in a three would be better. This protects ream from getting exposed in the channels and still maintains the passing angles with left foot. I think Alexis’s is almost perfect but it should be a diamond. 4 back and gio, Adam’s, musah, McKennie in a diamond, with puli and balo ahead

  • @asnark7115
    @asnark7115 26 днів тому +1

    Jesus,.. just make Stu the MNT coach!

  • @drakeschramm2151
    @drakeschramm2151 11 днів тому

    Alexi will play the “professional” card but I’m going with stu

  • @matthewlevine3896
    @matthewlevine3896 10 днів тому

    Love Weah at RB

  • @alex1vid
    @alex1vid 27 днів тому

    I don't know how the US can rely on Adams. He really is like this generations John Obrien

  • @jerryliu1968
    @jerryliu1968 Місяць тому

    Hybrid between the two: 4-3-3 with Turner..Robinson..Richards...CCV...Weah...Adams...McKennie...Gio...Pulisic...Sargent...Wright. Wright deserves to the be on the field given his past performances for club & country and he actually has been playing a lot of left wing for Coventry. That moves CP10 to the right side where he has thrived for Milan.

  • @erickmarquez7500
    @erickmarquez7500 Місяць тому +1

    All the pundents are crazy starting Tayler.. dude is always injured, why risk that, he can come in just for a bit but to start is crazy

  • @eddyray2012
    @eddyray2012 29 днів тому

    You can tell that Lalas went to Rutgers!

  • @asnark7115
    @asnark7115 26 днів тому

    When is somebody going to notice that Pulisic needs to be the central striker and not coming IN from the flank? Just put him where he can assault the central defense with no other responsibilities, already!

  • @dervyherrera1974
    @dervyherrera1974 17 днів тому

    Greg has never played with a back 3 thoe...

  • @dagosegovia843
    @dagosegovia843 25 днів тому

    I honestly dont see USA getting out of the group to everyones surprise.

    • @BoxOfOranges84
      @BoxOfOranges84 21 день тому

      Do you think Panama goes through? Or Bolivia?

  • @rileyevans1523
    @rileyevans1523 13 днів тому

    No power and strength without jordan morris🥺

  • @omy_k
    @omy_k 19 днів тому

    Tim Weah at RB 😂 really. never fails to be deluded

  • @CristinaGarcia-zc8dn
    @CristinaGarcia-zc8dn 20 днів тому

    4-2-3-1 the U.S. men should be playing, definitely haji wright for strength and you just have to give scally the opportunity. Be quiet and watch the i.q. of scally.

  • @westongrant1702
    @westongrant1702 11 днів тому

    Stu cooked, althought I suspect both of these are better than anything Gregg will put out

  • @khrysdundr328
    @khrysdundr328 22 дні тому

    Stu has the better line-up but be real, GGG will never do either of those. Shaq Moore at RB in a 4-3-3 with Gio on the bench is what we will probably look like.

  • @jacoblind5390
    @jacoblind5390 Місяць тому

    I don’t think Stu’s is perfect but it is much better.

  • @C0RB1NDALLAS
    @C0RB1NDALLAS Місяць тому

    Haji Balo Pulisic
    Gio
    Johnny McKennie
    Robinson CCV Richards Weah
    Turner

  • @matthewlevine3896
    @matthewlevine3896 10 днів тому

    This is the first time in my lifetime that our goalkeeper is our worst player. Usually our Keeper is the best player on the team, Howard/Keller/Friedel. Too bad Gaga Slonena was a bust, stuck with turner for now

  • @jssokolo
    @jssokolo 22 дні тому

    Stu’s

  • @xdays8806
    @xdays8806 Місяць тому +1

    Stu's lineup with the exception of Sargent replacing Balogun.

  • @lorenzovonmatterhorn4756
    @lorenzovonmatterhorn4756 8 днів тому

    Why hasnt your channel shown up on my feed. Alexi Lalas for all things US soccer.

  • @brendandoherty1283
    @brendandoherty1283 8 днів тому

    Stu’s sounds good on paper but it’s never happening.. we aren’t a ballsy enough team to go with a back with 3 against teams like Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico, etc.

  • @patrickschmitt5717
    @patrickschmitt5717 17 днів тому

    I'm going to be real with you watching this reminds me of just how out of touch Alexi is.
    Some of his stuff makes sense but to me Adams hasn't played enough so I don't see how you can justify starting him. The other two are fine.
    And I'm not putting Sergeant on any starting 11 if I don't have to. Haji wright has done better. Flo it's still somebody that I would put at the number nine just for no other reason than his ability to get the ball in the net it's not that I hate Sargent, I'm one of those guys that never really thought he was somebody that I would have even brought to the world cup. I'm just not convinced on him and I'm not going to pretend to be.
    I know that'll get some frowns in this but that's just how I feel like haji wright in my opinion is a much better number nine flo is a much better number nine.

  • @matthewlevine3896
    @matthewlevine3896 10 днів тому

    The most unloved and most productive player…Pepi. Put him up top alone, let Reyna/pulisic feed him. Alley-oop

  • @fuhrer-lh8oi
    @fuhrer-lh8oi Місяць тому

    Let’s go USA USA USA 🇺🇸 🏆🫡

  • @photoivphoto6860
    @photoivphoto6860 Місяць тому

    I prefer a back 4. I'm glad they both think Carter-Vickers should be on the field. Overall, I like Stu's better, except I want a back 4.

  • @zdbrownie
    @zdbrownie 15 днів тому

    Berhalter out Stu in!!!

  • @alejandrocoria14
    @alejandrocoria14 Місяць тому

    USA about to get humbled in the copa america along side mexico

    • @hez859
      @hez859 Місяць тому

      Lol ok

    • @jacoblind5390
      @jacoblind5390 Місяць тому +2

      To be humbled you need to think you are better than your opponent. If Panama or Bolivia defeat us then yes that would be humbling but a loss to Uraguay and either Colombia or Brazil wouldn’t be, it would simply be what we expect.

    • @AlbertMora-mi9tm
      @AlbertMora-mi9tm 29 днів тому

      Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador would cry tears of joy if they had a team like ours .. We have more European players than all of them combined 🇺🇸

    • @jacoblind5390
      @jacoblind5390 29 днів тому

      @@AlbertMora-mi9tm the first three yes. But Ecuador is on par or slightly above the US right now.

    • @AlbertMora-mi9tm
      @AlbertMora-mi9tm 22 дні тому

      @@jacoblind5390 how would you know that? Who have they beat? You’re talking out your a$$

  • @robertodiaz7621
    @robertodiaz7621 Місяць тому +1

    😂😂😂 thank god none of you are the coach 🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m convinced this podcast is for shock value

  • @michaeldellorso889
    @michaeldellorso889 18 днів тому

    Doesn’t matter how consistently Reyna stinks, the hype and fanboys never abate.

  • @Juanitojk
    @Juanitojk Місяць тому

    Pulisic Balogun Zendejas
    Reyna Cardozo McKennie
    Robinson Richards Vickers Weah

  • @sammyhoang9794
    @sammyhoang9794 7 днів тому

    Stu's ..

  • @robalexander2016
    @robalexander2016 21 день тому

    They put way too much effort into this for them to not win it. Calm down

  • @ChicoEscuela
    @ChicoEscuela Місяць тому

    Stu just outcoached Alexi

  • @charlieoo1150
    @charlieoo1150 8 днів тому

    Get a legitimate Manager then I will watch.

  • @user-op3vd6mp4t
    @user-op3vd6mp4t 29 днів тому

    Lalas always wears a hot now to cover up his hair loss lol

  • @jaimeandres9229
    @jaimeandres9229 8 днів тому +1

    What do people see in Sargent? Overrated in my opinion. Has not shown up for the U.S. in recent years & he’s injury prone.

  • @timothyw822
    @timothyw822 Місяць тому +2

    Alexi a world class defender? This is why Americans aren't taken seriously in soccer

  • @briandozier8417
    @briandozier8417 Місяць тому

    MMA midfield 🤢

  • @vladimiryevghenyitsygankov7365
    @vladimiryevghenyitsygankov7365 16 днів тому

    Stu's is way better

  • @KnucklSandwich
    @KnucklSandwich 12 днів тому

    FREE PALESTINE...!!

  • @eddyray2012
    @eddyray2012 29 днів тому

    Stu's is better.

  • @hushg2000
    @hushg2000 Місяць тому

    Stu for me with the exception of Adams. Johnny as the 6

  • @Chickentendey48
    @Chickentendey48 28 днів тому

    Just because he played for the national team.... We listen to this old man? Sargeant hasnt done anything for the US team. Balogin all the way.

  • @Daddy._Life
    @Daddy._Life 11 днів тому

    I'm sorry but Stu's line-up just makes too much sense, and for that reason, Gregg's out.

  • @hez859
    @hez859 Місяць тому

    Adams is a dog but needs to rest, Cardoso is KILLING it in La Liga