re: Ochoa requesting switch to Mexico

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He's the only one in his age range actually doing anything at the professional level at this point. We're really thin at GK in that age group right now.

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Considering the age gaps between goalkeepers is different than for other positions, that is an incredibly banal statement. Guzan and Howard are six years apart, and are largely considered part of the same relative generations. If we took that age gap and applied it to the rest of the GK pool, it's far more likely that any talent gap will be plugged senior players. Turner, Horvath, and Steffan could all play a part in three cycles. That's a rather unique circumstance in international soccer, in a position where the US has always developed talent. I think we will be fine.