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Old 07-12-2004, 09:39 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by BCWWF
You wrote a good post, but the last paragraph you have said exactly what I am saying, except about Africa. The United States now has the tactically aware coaches to harness the natural ability (I hope you aren't trying to make an argument that Americans aren't naturally good at soccer). The United States is in the middle of what you are predicting happens to Africa in the next ten years, and we have unlimited resources to fund the movement.
Thing is, the Africans have been developing for the past 20 years. They've had a lot more experience in international football than the USA. Many people predicted an African world champion by the turn of the century. Didn't happen. Nigeria and Cameroon, the two most successful, they still haven't been able to really make an impact, despite their players gracing the top leagues and top clubs in Europe.

There is no single US player around now who suggests he will be a major world star, never mind the several players you need to make a World Cup winning side.

Again, if Ireland were to play the USA in the World Cup, I'd be happy with that, and expect to beat them (like we did in the last friendly we played earlier this year).
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