Manager says U.S. team ready for next match after group win

The manager of the U.S. team criticized questions about performance following a 3-2 loss to Turkey, saying the side deserved congratulations for finishing first in its group. The team had already secured top spot in Group D with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 2-0 victory against Australia.

Those results produced the highest goal total in a World Cup match for the side and its first six-point start.

Questions about momentum The manager said the focus on momentum after the dead-rubber match against Turkey was misplaced. "[Momentum] is a topic that I don't understand," the manager stated, adding that the objective had been to finish first and that the team was now ready for the next stage.

The manager also noted that several players made their debuts or first starts during the tournament and that the squad was a stronger unit than before the group stage.

Next match The team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the last-32 round on Wednesday. The manager said the group remained positive despite the recent result and that the players were prepared for the knockout match.