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What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: John Brooks

Welcome to What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal, a regular series in which Defector selects a name from the myriad number of exciting young American soccer men playing in Europe and answers the question: What is this USMNT guy’s deal? Structurally and tactically speaking, the United States men’s national team under Gregg Berhalter has fallen […]

Patrick Redford

NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: John Brooks of the United States celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and USA at Estadio das Dunas on June 16, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Gio Reyna

Patrick Redford

ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 27: Giovanni Reyna #11 of the United States moves towards the box during a FIFA World Cup qualifier game between Panama and USMNT at Exploria Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Josh Sargent II

Patrick Redford

NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Josh Sargent of Norwich City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Norwich City and Millwall at Carrow Road on August 19, 2022 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Paul Arriola

Patrick Redford

ST PAUL, MN - AUGUST 09: Paul Arriola attends a mix zone during a training session ahead of the MLS All Stars and Liga MX All Stars game at National Sports Center on August 9, 2022 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Walker Zimmerman

Patrick Redford

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Walker Zimmerman #3 of the United States dribbles the ball against Honduras in the first half of a World Cup Qualifying game at Allianz Field on February 2, 2022 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The United States defeated Honduras 3-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Malik Tillman

Patrick Redford

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 09: Malik Tillman of Rangers celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round second leg match between Glasgow Rangers and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at Ibrox Stadium on August 09, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Cameron Carter-Vickers

Patrick Redford

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic applauds the crowd after the UEFA Europa Conference League Knockout Round Play-Off Leg One match between Celtic FC and FK Bodoe/Glimt at Celtic Park on February 17, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

The USWNT Got Their Revenge

Patrick Redford

USA's Alex Morgan (top) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Canada during their 2022 Concacaf women's championship final football match, at the BBVA Bancomer stadium in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon State, Mexico on July 18, 2022. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP) (Photo by JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images)

The USMNT Endured Baptism By Mud

Patrick Redford

SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR JUNE 14: Christian Pulisic of the United States reacts during the match between El Salvador and the United States as part of the CONCACAF Nations League at Cuscatlan Stadium on June 14, 2022 in San Salvador, El Salvador. (Photo by Alex Peña/Getty Images)

I Can’t Wait To See The USMNT Get Meaningfully Tested

Patrick Redford

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 01: Tim Weah #21of the United States celebrates with Antonee Robinson #5 after scoring a first half goal against Morocco at TQL Stadium on June 01, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Why Equal Pay For Equal Work Finally Became A Reality For The USWNT

The United States celebrate a goal by Trinity Rodman #14 (C-R) during the second half against Uzbekistan at Subaru Park on April 12, 2022 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

To Get True Equal Pay, The USWNT And USMNT Had To Break The Mold

The United States celebrate a goal by Trinity Rodman during the second half against Uzbekistan at Subaru Park on April 12, 2022 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Jordan Pefok

Patrick Redford

BERN, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 20: Jordan Siebatcheu Pefok of BSC Young Boys reacts during the UEFA Champions League group F match between BSC Young Boys and Villarreal CF at Stadion Wankdorf on October 20, 2021 in Bern, Switzerland. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

What Is This USMNT Guy’s Deal: Gregg Berhalter

Patrick Redford

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - MARCH 24: Gregg Berhalter, head coach of United States greets to the fans during the match between Mexico and The United States as part of the Concacaf 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at Azteca Stadium on March 24, 2022 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

The USMNT Is Injured As Hell And Has No Margin For Error

Patrick Redford

CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 12: Weston McKennie #8 of the United States is congratulated by Christian Pulisic #10 and Tyler Adams #4 after scoring a goal during the second half of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifier match against Mexico at TQL Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0.(Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Carli Lloyd, What Are You Even Talking About?

Patrick Redford

ST PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 26: Carli Lloyd #10 of United States warms up before the start of the game against Korea Republic at Allianz Field on October 26, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. United States defeated Korea Republic 6-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Christian Pulisic Gets Back On Track

Patrick Redford

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Christian Pulisic of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Chelsea FC and Lille OSC at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

U.S. Soccer Got Dragged Kicking And Screaming Into One Good Decision

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 20: Mallory Pugh #9 of the United States celebrates her goal against New Zealand with teammates during the SheBelieves Cup 2022 at Dignity Health Sports Park on February 20, 2022 in Carson, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

USMNT Thrives In Torture Chamber Of Its Own Making

Patrick Redford

ST. PAUL, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States celebrates after scoring a goal against Honduras in the second half of a World Cup Qualifying game at Allianz Field on February 2, 2022 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The United States defeated Honduras 3-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

USMNT Wins Procedurally Generated World Cup Qualifier

Patrick Redford

COLUMBUS, OHIO - JANUARY 27: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States makes a corner kick in the second half during the World Cup qualifying game against El Salvador at Lower.com Field on January 27, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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