Three things USMNT must do ahead of Oman friendly as Gregg Berhalter's side looks for consistency

Early and late goals bookended a lackluster performance

Gregg Berhalter marked his return to the touchline as the U.S. men's national team head coach with a 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in St. Louis on Saturday, but the scoreline largely flattered a side that was lackluster for long stretches of the game.

The USMNT took the lead early when Tim Weah scored in the fourth minute but did not get their final two goals of the match until second-half stoppage time. In between those two bursts of action, the hosts frequently failed to hit an attacking rhythm and had difficulty finishing off their chances. The end result was a slow match that meant Berhalter and his team could mark his return with little fanfare.

That said, Berhalter's honesty was coupled with a level-headed outlook on the game, a point of view familiar to any leader at the start of a new challenge.