First I think we need to send a general thank you out to cable tv programming executives. It is not mere coincidence that the U20 play the way that they do and they are the first generation to benefit from better soccer tv coverage in the United States. I have told you guys this over and over, "how to you expect to excel when you don't know what it's supposed to look like?". Thanks to soccers increased popularity the U20s are the first group of youngsters coming up that had the ability to watch high level games at their finger tips. Do not underestimate the power of this seemingly insignificant fact.
Thank you Peter Nowak! You tried to make Freddy Adu a complete player, forcing him to play both sides of the ball. Last night you could witness the pay off. Altidore's first goal game from strong defensive work of Adu.
Last but not least we need to thank the ESPN suits that deemed it proper to replace the third showing of a hot dog eating contest with a soccer match. The fact that it was the most exciting game in US soccer in sometime hopefully rewards you for your decision. Please take the time to contact ESPN and let them know how happy you were their decision. A little positive reinforcement may help with future programmin decisions.
AS YOU GIVE THANKS ALSO DELIGHT IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT FREDDY ADU AND JOSMER ALTIDORE ARE YOUNG ENOUGH TO PLAY IN THE NEXT U20 CHAMPIONSHIP!!
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