The players did not respect the process that selected him, nor the final selection of Berhalter. That the role is beyond his abilities has been obvious in nearly every game they have played under him. The idea that there are not a group of US players capable of playing his style is laughable, given we can all name a lineup of 11 US players who are playing a possession or counterattacking style right now on their club teams.
So let's look at some questionable lineup calls in this game -- Roldan, Lovitz, Bradley, Ream -- all turned out to be complete busts making predictable mistakes, and expose Berhalter's lack of soccer intelligence as a coach. Roldan should have seen the red card in the first half and should be a substitute getting experience, not a starter. Bradley still turns over the ball consistently in our half, something he has done his whole career. Lovitz would not start on a top MLS team and cannot defend at this level. Ream has always been smart but too slow to be a world-class center back, not just in speed, but in speed of play. Did Berhalter not look at Canada's roster before he made his selections, because the mismatches were obvious.
McKennie was all over the field trying his best to find the ball (when he can control his temper), but Sargent was clearly lost in the system. Pulisic is proving Lampard correct with his pouty attitude and AYSO-like strategy of trying to dribble past their entire team in the midfield and not passing. I would still say Long and Morris played well (as well as Steffen).
They can either bring back Bob Bradley, or find a foreign coach with international experience to take over. Berhalter has lost this team.