A very upsetting day for U.S. Futbol fans Wednesday night, after a match against Trinidad and Tobago who held our fate towards the 2018 World Cup. Wednesday night, what the U.S. thought was going to be an easy matchup and them being able to qualify, instead the U.S managed to fail in qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. The United States played full 90 minutes looking lost and confused, T&T came into the match well prepared, since studying the USMNT, Trinidad Tobago believed they had nothing to fear. Blocking out the only threat they saw, Christian Pulisic, they had the 19-year-old right where they wanted him. Though being well defended by T&T, Pulisic scored in the 47th minute, but Pulisic alone wasn’t enough to bring the USMNT back up from the 2-1 loss. Trinidad and Tobago scored in the 17th and 37th minute catching Tim Howard out of position and one entering the back of the net due to a deflection of U.S defender Omar Gonzalez. There are many fingers being pointed in different directions, each blaming someone from USMNT. But the truth is, it’s the entire United States fault, they didn’t play with passion, or love for the game. They didn’t give the match they’re all. The only ones who deserve to stay on the team should be DeAndre Yedlin and Christian Pulisic, they gave their all on the field, something that was noticed in every play. Players like Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore, Tim Howard, Omar Gonzalez and Bobby Wood, played terribly, it seemed as if they didn’t care much. The United States lost to a team who had nothing to lose and nothing to gain, meanwhile the United States had to play to qualify.

In order for the U.S to qualify with the loss, Mexico had to win or Panama had to lose. Unlucky for the U.S. none of that happened. Honduras defeated Mexico 3-2 and Panama beat Costa Rica 2-1.

Now that the United States is out of the 2018 World Cup which will be hosted in Russia, it’s time for the U.S. to make some changes, and look towards the 2022 World Cup. USMNT will have to let go of everyone starting with Bruce Arena and his staff and start out from scratch. Instead, U.S. should call in young players, the U. S have 4 years to build up a young and strong group that can make it to the World Cup.

The U.S. needs to build a young team. In goal, Bruce Arena called up three keepers, Tim Howard 38, Brad Guzan 33, and Nick Rimando at 38. There are many keepers that are in MLS that have not only been having a fantastic season but a great career. Keepers like New York City FC’s Sean Johnson 28, Kansas City’s Tim Melia, D.C. United’s Bill Hamid 26, FC Dallas’ Jesse Gonzalez 22, and much younger keepers. Along with other players being called up who no longer played like they did in the past include, Omar Gonzalez 29, Matt Besler 30, Clint Dempsey 34, DaMarcus Beasley 35, and Tim Ream 30. All these players who should not be in the next world cup and all who have not been National team material in quite some time. They all had great careers and were once the best for the U.S., but that time has changed. It’s time to let go of the past and look into the future. However, the U.S refuse to bring in young talent and help the team grow, instead, they call in players who maybe have a year or so left in their career.

When you watch Christian Pulisic, you see potential, young bright talent. But who else can play alongside Pulisic, who else has similar talents? At 19-years-old, Christian Pulisic is already being called the best in the USMNT. With USMNT and his club Dortmund, Christian Pulisic has made a name for himself around the world.

There are many young prospects like Tyler Adams, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Josh Perez, another talented Winger playing with Italian club Fiorentina, Zach Steffon and the list goes on. The point is this should have never happened, but Bruce and the rest of USMNT managed to let it happen. The U.S. lost a lot from this defeat including their ticket to the World Cup.