If you watched the U.S. men’s team play Mexico on Tuesday night, first of all, let me apologize. It was a terrible game, and easily contained the least amount of joy I’ve ever seen in a game where the U.S. actually beat Mexico. The first 45 minutes held next to no cohesive play for the States. Mexico, on the other hand, was buttery smooth in the midfield and transition, even if the end product was somewhat lacking. Also fielding a young lineup full of prospects, Mexico dominated the game before being reduced to 10 men, and 18-year-old Diego Lainez danced through the Americans for the vast majority of his time on the field.



Here’s a clip of him frying Wil Trapp like a basket of Nashville Hot Chicken:



Mexico was truly a pleasure to watch in the first half, and was clearly the better team. The United States looked a bit lost and frustrated, unable to move the ball forward despite Dave Sarachan crowbarring four central midfielders into his starting XI.