10.16.17
ASN Morning Read: But Where Are the Solutions?
Everyone in the American soccer community has thoughts about the United States men's national program; So much anger; The kids look to advance in the Under-17 World cup.
- Questions Linger as Sunil Gulati Refuses to Step Down
- Lindsey Horan's goal wins the NWSL championship for the Portland Thorns.
- This is largely correct:
After a rough week, @AlexiLalas gives his take on the state of American soccer. https://t.co/3UStlaIcgw
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) October 15, 2017 - So is this, from Bobby Warshaw, American soccer's best emo writer: "Return of investment is the wrong way to discuss soccer or kids. We shouldn't find a way to change the pay-for-play system in American soccer because it helps US Soccer qualify for a World Cup. We should find a way to change the pay-for-play system because it's at the core of the ethos our country. When we talk about pay-for-play, let's frame the question to make sure it's about the kids, creating opportunity, and living in a society we believe in, not what the kids can do for us."
- Actually, here are some next steps.
- The United States U-17s play Paraguay in the Round of 16 (10:30, FS2). Here's a nice preview: "Getting a result against the South American side isn’t far-fetched, although it will require a better outing than the one produced against Colombia. Not a lot changes from a US perspective: They need to win in transition moments, whether that’s winning the ball and going forward, or defending after losing the ball. That, and getting a more dominant effort from Sargent and Carleton will be key in what could be a high-scoring affair."
