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Dave Portnoy lashes out against ‘pathetic’ USMNT after dominant Belgium victory
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy harshly criticized the US Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) after their 4-1 loss to Belgium, calling their effort "embarrassing" and labeling the team as "pathetic" and "country club D-tier athletes."
- Portnoy specifically targeted goalkeeper Matt Freese for a costly mistake that led to Belgium’s third goal, expressing frustration over the team's defensive performance and lack of competence.
- He suggested the need for a draft system in American soccer to bring in better athletes, even proposing that top athletes from other sports, like LeBron James, should consider playing soccer to improve the team.
- Despite his anger, Portnoy congratulated Belgium on their quarterfinal advancement and acknowledged their superiority in the match.
- US fans echoed similar sentiments online, criticizing the team’s performance and expressing concern that the loss could dampen American interest in soccer.
