Ex-England defender points out what USMNT players will regret after World Cup defeat
Former England defender Matthew Upson has highlighted the biggest disappointment from the USMNT’s World Cup exit. The United States have been eliminated from the tournament at the Round of 16 following their 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
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