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Originally Posted by MycahDavith
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US Mens soccer is a joke compared to the REST OF THE WORLD.
Jurgen is trying to change that, and ruffling feathers along the way.
A few things need to change for the US to compete:
Better focus on Youth academy and youth training. Getting away from casual rec and leaving it to Middle school/highschool. Club soccer is the best option.
Personal peeve, it drives me nuts to hear youth coaches/refs at early stages:
"Keep your hands to yourself, no pushing..." This alone will only hinder a child when learning this sport. So much wrong there...
And social acceptance. Its growing, but we are light years behind everyone else.
Hala Real Madrid!!!!
GL Women against Germany.
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I can't agree with you more. When I grew up I played soccer and I was told that all the time! Keep your hands to yourself. No pushing. No slide tackling!
WTF is that!? Because I was young, about 8 to 13 years old, I didn't argue at all. I would have to run laps if I did.