U.S. vs. Germany Reaction: Are We Ready for the World Cup?

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Tom Bogert and Tab Ramos react to the USMNT’s 2–1 loss to Germany in its final tune-up before the FIFA World Cup kicks off on Friday. The guys break down the attacking partnership between Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, while also evaluating the midfield chemistry of Malik Tillman, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams. Tom provides the latest reporting on Chris Richards’ ankle injury, his expected timeline for return, and how his status could affect the U.S. lineup heading into the tournament. Plus, Tab reflects on whether the USMNT has truly progressed since the team's run at the 2022 World Cup, and why some of the same issues remain four years later. To close the show, Tom and Tab reveal their projected Starting XIs for the United States’ World Cup opener against Paraguay. 🎧 Listen to the full audio podcast: https://t.co/Lp1vrt7fvR 📲 Follow Inside American Soccer: Twitter / X: https://x.com/InsideAmSoc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideamericansoccer/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCmBmRVIQKo5vl7hULeVQnIA 00:00 Intro & Final World Cup Tune-Up 02:18 USMNT vs Germany: Encouraging Signs Despite the Loss 05:49 Tactical Concerns in Midfield 08:02 Has the USMNT Actually Improved Since Qatar 2022? 13:41 Christian Pulisic’s Strongest Stretch in Years 17:15 Anthony Robinson Looks Back to His Best 19:09 Chris Richards Injury Update 22:15 What the Germany Match Revealed About Pochettino’s Starting XI 23:30 Tim Weah’s Frustration and Bench Impact 25:37 Four Years After Qatar: Has the USMNT Progressed? 33:16 Projecting the Starting XI vs Paraguay 36:28 The Biggest Lineup Decisions 37:46 Why Malik Tillman Has to Start 39:01 Final Thoughts Before the World Cup