LA Galaxy coach Greg Vanney says Team USA was 'too naive,' explains Christian Pulisic's struggles
Key Points:
- LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney criticized Team USA's World Cup performance, attributing their early exit to naivety and inability to recover after falling behind against Belgium.
- Vanney highlighted Christian Pulisic's struggles, noting an early injury prevented him from finding rhythm in the tournament, despite being a world-class player.
- The Belgium national team trained at Dignity Health Sports Park ahead of their quarterfinal match against Spain, following a last-minute venue change due to turf damage at their original base.
- Vanney emphasized that Team USA must improve its readiness for the demands of World Cup knockout rounds to advance further in future tournaments.
- Meanwhile, Vanney's focus will return to LA Galaxy as they prepare to face rival LAFC next weekend, following roster changes with the departures of Gabriel Pec and Mauricio Cuevas.