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re: The "US can't compete because athletes choose other sports" Argument
Posted on 12/14/14 at 8:55 pm to jackwoods4
Posted on 12/14/14 at 8:55 pm to jackwoods4
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We'll never have European caliber soccer
See... I think this is false. We finished ahead of Portugal in our group at the World Cup. In friendlies over the last few years we've beaten Germany, Czech Republic, Scotland, Turkey, Italy, Bosnia, etc. Beat Spain at the Confederations Cup in 2009. Drew with England in 2010 and drew with Slovenia (beat them in a friendly soon after).
In the last 5 years, we've done decent against European competition. Obviously Germany, Spain, France, Italy, etc are better, but it's not like the entire continent of Europe is miles ahead of us. Even the big guys know we aren't a pushover any more.
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Posted on 12/14/14 at 9:04 pm to jackwoods4
Actually we beat Slovenia in the WC, too, but FIFA beat us back.
The money isn't there yet, but it's growing. Slowly.
But there is no evidence to suggest that we will never be on par with European soccer. People who say that, I suspect, have a complex about soccer in this country and pull "facts" out their arse to make themselves sound smart.
The money isn't there yet, but it's growing. Slowly.
But there is no evidence to suggest that we will never be on par with European soccer. People who say that, I suspect, have a complex about soccer in this country and pull "facts" out their arse to make themselves sound smart.
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