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Even at full strength I don't think this Canadian team is particularly good. But they should be good enough to get out of this group. That's about their ceiling to me.
@mookiealexander there is truth to the idea that more/superior athletes choosing to play soccer would improve our player pool, but the real issue is a lack of skills development in US youth programs, too much focus on the athletic metrics rather than technical and mental ability
@mookiealexander Why do so many people think that this is merely a choice of sport? That any of these players would simply be international level footballers had they opted for that? 😂
Even at full strength I don't think this Canadian team is particularly good. But they should be good enough to get out of this group. That's about their ceiling to me.
I hate to break this to idiot Americans, but the average soccer playing is 6'1 165-180lbs for a reason. It is the most tecnically demanding sport in the world with kids learning their craft for 10+ years before they ever see a professional field.
My USMNT starting 11 if our athletes played soccer since birth
4-3-3
ST: Mike Vick
RW: Odell Beckham Jr.
LW: Tyreek Hill
CM: Allen Iverson
CM: Antonio Brown
CDM: Mookie Betts
LB: Russell Westbrook
CB: Calvin Johnson
CB: Jalen Ramsey
RB: Anthony Edwards
GK: LeBron James
***using actual soccer players not allowed here
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