da stake casino： The AC Milan star scored a stunner, but the U.S. ultimately crumbled against the No. 15-ranked FIFA side in the world rankings.

da prosport bet： In the week leading up to Saturday's friendly against Germany, the U.S. men's national team discussed what an opportunity this was. It was a chance to make a statement, a chance to prove they can hang with the big boys of international soccer.

And hang they did, at least for a while. For the first 45 minutes, the USMNT went toe-to-toe with the Germans ina n open, attacking game. Both teams scored a goal, the USMNT through a stunning Christian Pulisic finish and Germany on a Ilkay Gundogan goal following a mazy Leroy Sane run. Both teams were also content to play on the front foot.

It was a half that showed, in some ways, how far the USMNT has come. The second half, though, showed how far the USMNT still has to go.

Niclas Fullkrug and Jamal Musiala scored goals within three minutes of one another, dooming the USMNT to a 3-1 defeat. While the USMNT was able to go toe-to-toe with Germany for stretches, they couldn't maintain it as individual errors doomed the U.S. to defeat.

Aside from Pulisic and Matt Turner, few USMNT players will leave Saturday's game feeling happy about their efforts as the U.S. squandered a friendly that everyone felt meant much more.

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Matt Turner (7/10):

Several spectacular saves. Needed more help on the first goal and could do nothing about the second. Overall, a good performance that kept the U.S. in it.

Sergino Dest (5/10):

All of the attacking energy, as expected, but the defending definitely lift a bit to be desired. Could have done more on the opener and then held Fullkrug on for Germany's second.

Tim Ream (6/10):

The solid veteran presence that everyone expected. Was fantastic on the ball and was the leading force in a USMNT defense that, for stretches, did well against Germany.

Chris Richards (5/10):

Was skipped past just a bit too easily on the first goal and was unable to recover. For as good as he was in the summer, he was very poor here.

Joe Scally (5/10):

Too many turnovers, including on Germany's third goal. Just a bit too sloppy against a team that can kill you for any mistake.

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Weston McKennie (7/10):

Was absolutely everywhere, particularly in the first half. Definitely the USMNT's best midfielder on the day as McKennie made plays on both side of the field throughout.

Yunus Musah (6/10):

Had a chance to score but headed over the bar. Was one of the only good moments for Musah, who struggled to contribute much of anything on either end.

Gio Reyna (6/10):

Was always only going to play one half as he was on a minutes restriction. Looked decent during his first 45 and definitely added a bit to the attack, but you also saw the defensive issues that could give Berhalter pause when it comes to playing him centrally.

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Christian Pulisic (8/10):

What more can you say about that goal? An absolute stunner from the USMNT star, whose confidence from Milan has carried over. He had several other highlights, too, in what felt like a statement performance.

Folarin Balogun (6/10):

Credited with the assist on Pulisic's goal but, let's be honest, he had little to do with that. Overall, though, just wasn't involved enough as it remains clear that everyone involved is still adjusting to him in the team.

Tim Weah (6/10):

An unusually quiet game from the Juventus star, particularly as the game wore on. Had some good moments and he remains the USMNT's biggest threat in transition, but just didn't quite get enough going.

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Luca de la Torre (5/10):

Offered very little in midfield, as the team got dramatically worse in that area in the second half.

Ricardo Pepi (5/10):

Only got a handful of touches, and couldn't do much with them.

Brenden Aaronson (6/10):

Was lively as always and was the only USMNT sub to really make Germany nervous.

Cameron Carter-Vickers (6/10):

The game was on by the time he came on, but it was good to see the Celtic star get minutes after recently returning from injury.

Johnny Cardoso (N/A):

Came on in place of McKennie to add a bit more energy to the midfield.

Kevin Paredes (N/A):

Came on late in attack and was somewhat active. Will be a good learning experience for the youngster, even if it was brief.

Gregg Berhalter (6/10):

You can't say he got his starting XI wrong, as the U.S. went toe-to-toe with Germany throughout. And the goal, largely, were down to individual errors. However, the U.S. needs to find a way to get more out of Balogun, and it's on Berhalter to figure that part out.