The USMNT is into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, and now comes its toughest test yet: Belgium.
After defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, Mauricio Pochettino's squad heads to Seattle (where they beat Australia 2-0) looking to avenge a 5-2 loss to Belgium in March. But this is a much different U.S. team than the one that took the field in Atlanta.
If you want a look at what the unreal Seattle atmosphere will be like, watch my vlog video from being there for USA vs. AUS:
youtu.be/3eKFfZJqwlE
In this video, I break down:
๐บ๐ธ Why the USMNT matches up well with Belgium
๐ Statistical advantages for the United States
โฝ Tactical formations and key matchups
๐ฅ Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman, Tyler Adams and the midfield battle
๐จ How Folarin Balogun's suspension changes the game plan
๐ Belgium's strengths and weaknesses
๐ Previous meetings between the two nations
๐ฎ My prediction for who advances to the World Cup quarterfinals
๐ Let me know your score prediction in the co...