I know nobody wants to hear this, but this is where the real failure lies. Blaming Mauricio Pochettino or the players is too easy for me.
Look back at what has happened. People like Earnie Stewart and Matt Crocker have stepped away from their roles, and we move on as if nothing happened. The real problems run much deeper.
I can only speak from my own experience. There are people within the federation who should never have been put in positions of power. One of them is Cindy Parlow Cone.
Years ago, Earnie Stewart asked if I would be interested in coaching the U16 National Team and assisting with the U20 National Team. We agreed, and I was excited about the opportunity. But Cindy never signed the paperwork. Earnie told me he couldn’t move forward without her signature.
Later, I was advised not to talk about it because I would never get another opportunity if I did. If you’re wondering why I’m talking about it now, it’s because I’m back in Germany.
Let me be clear: I don’t like working with people who put their own interests ahead of what’s best for the development while claiming they’re acting in its best interest.
This is just one story. I could go much deeper on this topic because in my opinion, this is the real reason we continue to fail. There are too many issues within the federation that people don’t know.
Red Bull New York's starlet striker Julian Hall is a MLS All-Star.
Hall has officially broken out this season and has started attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in the World thanks to 12 goals in 17 games in all competitions this season. #RBNY
Man what a devastating night, we had the chance to take this sport to next level in this country with everyone watching but unfortunately the team laid an absolute egg out there. We went out sad. Back to square one just like after our elimination from the Qatar World Cup🙃
🚨⚠️ OFFICIAL: Belgian Federation inform US Soccer they will contest Balogun’s eligibility after the game, if selected.
“The RBFA has informed the United States Soccer Federation that it contests the eligibility of the player, should the player be listed on the referee's team sheet”.
“This leaves all further actions open.”