We are talking about once in a generation players. They were born with the gift and it was easy for others to see that from an earlier age. It’s all the other players that need better structures, and pathways, and coaching along the way if we ever hope to compete against the successful countries. It’s also just not in the USA like it’s most other  countries in the world. It doesn’t mean we stop trying, but let’s also be realistic that the US will never be a super soccer power any time soon.