The Tactical Battle of Wits That Will Decide U.S.-Netherlands
men’s national team game in two decades is one coach Gregg Berhalter has been preparing for his entire career.
He had no idea when he moved to Holland as a 21-year-old that he would one day face the Netherlands for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.
But on Saturday, in a win-or-go-home match at Khalifa International Stadium, the soccer philosophy he most admires will be turned against him.