The American Soccer headlines this week…
Alexi Lalas on the diversity of the U.S. and its affects on American soccer.
Eric Wynalda tells Landon Donovan to stop talking.
Professional soccer is coming to Fort Worth, Texas.
Landon Donovan explains why he is the right messenger to call out USMNT players taking time off.
USWNT coach Emma Hayes on why she won’t call up Europe-based players for the next camp.
Is Diversity a Bad Thing?
Alexi Lalas’ Theory on why USMNT Struggle
Alexi Lalas is never shy about speaking on his opinion. His latest opinion has gotten people scratching their heads. Is diversity of the U.S. holding American soccer back?
Our take on the situation: People have reacted very negatively to this opinion from Lalas, and for a good reason. The best national teams all have a diverse set of players, it doesn’t hurt them.
“The FOX executives thought this was hilarious when you got cut. Now they’re paying you and they’re winding you up.”
Eric Wynalda Tells Landon Donovan to Stop Talking
Landon Donovan’s comments calling out the USMNT players taking time off went viral in the American soccer community, but Eric Wynalda is not a fan. He even brought up FOX executes laughing at him after the 2014 World Cup omission.
Our take on the situation: Donovan made good points, but he also comes off as a hypocrite because he took time off from the USMNT during his time. Wynalda doesn’t forget.
Get Ready for More Texas Soccer
Professional Soccer is Coming to Fort Worth, Texas
There will be one more soccer team in Texas. Fort Worth will be getting both men’s and women’s team— as they announced the USL Championship and the USL Super League are on their way to the city.
Our take on the situation: The sport is growing in the U.S. and Texas has been getting new teams in the last couple of years. Now, there will be two more. It’s very exciting.
Is He a Hypocrite or Is He Speaking from Experience?
Landon Donovan Explains Why He is the Right Messenger
Landon Donovan is being called a hypocrite for calling out USMNT players taking a break this summer. But he explained that he knows consequences from taking a break, and he is the right messenger to speak on this.
Our take on the situation: Donovan has a point. He took a break and he missed the World Cup, so maybe his criticism is coming from a good place.
Time for a Summer Break
Emma Hayes Explains Why Europe-Based Players Won’t Be in the Next Camp
The USWNT squad dropped and only one Europe-based player made it, Naomi Girma. Emma Hayes’ point is simple, rest and recovery are important for the players.
Our take on the situation: Hayes is making the right choice. The USWNT are only playing friendlies, so they are better off giving young talent in the NWSL a chance instead of playing players in Europe who just had a long season.
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