We are officially in World Cup month. Please leave your xG charts, pressing percentages, and defensive metrics in the club season. International tournament football is strictly decided by pure vibes, individual brilliance, tactical survival, and a random goalkeeper turning into prime Lev Yashin for two weeks. Enjoy the entertainment and put the spreadsheets away.
This post made me realize nobody knows what the hell a USMNT is. It's basically our nickname at this point and it kinda sucks. We're stuck with initials while other countries have cool/creative identities.
🇧🇷 Brazil: Canarinho
🇫🇷 France: Les Bleus
🏴 England: Three Lions
🇮🇹 Italy: Gli Azzurri
🇩🇪 Germany: Die Mannschaft
🇯🇵 Japan: Samurai Blue
🇳🇬 Nigeria: The Super Eagles
🇿🇦 South Africa: Bafana Bafana
🇲🇽 Mexico: El Tri
🇦🇺 Australia: Socceroos
What are some potential identities the #USMNT could use besides the initialism?