As much as American players want wins, they crave respect


              U.S. midfielder Yunus Musah (6) dribbles past Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera (16) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
            
              United States' Weston McKennie (8) reacts after scoring a goal as teammate Tim Weah (20) looks on during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. won 2-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
            
              U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie, center, celebrates with teammate Tim Weah (20) after scoring a goal during the second half of the team's FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
            
              U.S. forward Christian Pulisic (10) celebrates with teammate Tyler Adams (4) after scoring a goal during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
            
              United States' Weston McKennie celebrates his goal with Tyler Adams, left, and Christian Pulisic during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. won 2-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
            
              United States' Tim Weah, left, goes up for the ball against Mexico's Hector Herrera during the first half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
            
              United States' Weston McKennie celebrates his goal with Tyler Adams, left, and Christian Pulisic during the second half of a FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match against Mexico, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. The U.S. won 2-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
As much as American players want wins, they crave respect