Shaka Hislop

Don't say that.

Don't come out and say, well, we played against two teams that are top 10 in the world.

As we sit here, I wouldn't put...

Hurk's money on Belgium gets into a semi-final.

Hurk can spare a few.

I wouldn't put money on Belgium getting into a semi-final.

Well, three days ago, Mauricio Pochettino was telling us that the expectation is this US men's national team will get to a semi-final, but you lose 5-2 to Belgium.

At times during this game against Portugal, I...

felt like Portugal could go up a gear or two.

And you lose this one 2-0.

Now, you could look back on, and again, I think this is about messaging and not just about dressing this up for the media or for the fans, but for the players to understand some of the things and some of the minor things that...

could change and need to change and need to be better.

Jeff spoke about small moments.

And I totally agree.

And yes, the second goal was a glaring example of that.

But you also look at, I look back at the Belgium game as a,

as a big learning tool in how this game is oftentimes decided in moments.

Belgium score goals, disallowed for handball on one end, US go straight up the other end and score.

Le Mans makes a great save on one end, Belgium go straight up the other end and score within seconds.

The game is about moments and making sure that you are