The U.S. could win at soccer only if our best athletes were compensated in the millions to play the sport.
Earning $$$ is the #1 sport in America!
So who does the MLS pay $6.5 mil per year to play? ...an old has-been David Beckham.
The same thing happened in the 70's with the NASL, when they signed an old Pelé.
Exactly. I went to school with Tapeh and all I can say is this kid did ridiculous shit on the field. He would go out and score a 3-spot like nothing. Granted, his parents were African - like some other American players - this kid was a genius on the field. He chose football and went pro. soccer was his favorite sport.