The recent international break has been disappointing for the US Men’s National Team (USMNT), with a 2-1 loss to Canada in the Concacaf Nations League, following a shocking defeat to Panama. The midfield failed to gain momentum, leaving players struggling to prepare ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

As the squad’s depth players struggle to prove their readiness, manager Mauricio Pochettino needs to find solutions quickly. Here’s how various players performed during the match against Canada:

GK: Matt Turner (90 mins)

Strong saves made but let down by a porous defense. Rating: 5

DEF: Joe Scally (45 mins)

Exited at halftime; had a solid defensive performance. Rating: 6

DEF: Cameron Carter-Vickers (90 mins)

Moderate performance, needs improvement in ball distribution. Rating: 5

DEF: Mark McKenzie (90 mins)

Some good interventions, overall quiet match. Rating: 5

DEF: Max Arfsten (90 mins)

Struggled with tactical adjustments. Rating: 4

MID: Tyler Adams (69 mins)

Not involved enough; underperformed. Rating: 5

MID: Weston McKennie (69 mins)

Gave away possession too easily. Rating: 4

MID: Diego Luna (90 mins)

The standout player, provided a great assist. Rating: 7

FWD: Christian Pulisic (69 mins)

Lackluster performance, must create more opportunities. Rating: 4

FWD: Patrick Agyemang (78 mins)

Scored but needs more touches. Rating: 7

FWD: Tim Weah (90 mins)

Struggled to impact the game significantly. Rating: 6

SUB: Marlon Fossey (45 mins)

Attempted to inject energy but still uninspired. Rating: 6

SUB: Gio Reyna (21 mins)

Had a decent assist; needs to influence more. Rating: 6

SUB: Yunus Musah (21 mins)

Limited impact after entering the match. Rating: 6

SUB: Tanner Tessmann (21 mins)

Minimal involvement in the game. Rating: Incomplete

SUB: Brian White (12 mins)

Too little time to make a mark. Rating: Incomplete

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

Attempted different strategies, yet the team’s structure needs adjustment to prevent further declines in performance. Rating: 6