# USMNT CRASHES OUT! USA 1-4 Belgium Immediate Live Reaction & Post-Mortem with Taylor Twellman

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-07-07T05:35:00+00:00
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The World Cup dream is officially over for the United States after a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16. On this live reaction episode of The Cooligans, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros process the team's mental and fundamental breakdown alongside MLS on Apple TV's Taylor Twellman. The guys dissect glaring defensive errors from Sergiño Dest, a crushing mistake by goalkeeper Matt Freeze, and Christian Pulisic's injury exit. They highlight Malik Tillman and Sebastian Berhalter as the few players who stepped up with confidence and heart. Finally, they look to the future, questioning Mauricio Pochettino’s likely departure and debating the deep-seated cultural and developmental overhauls required for US Soccer to turn the corner.

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