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  • caramelshakenespress@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Hey Tom, what’s a realistic expectation and ceiling for the USMNT through the rest of the decade? Follow up: talk about the state of the CB position and do you think that’s the weakest link to/for our success?

    • tom_bogert@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      realistic is quarterfinals at least in 2026. disappointment if not. why can’t they make semis? but anything less than quarterfinals is a disappointment.

      if richards progresses, that position will be fine. i see your point where there’s not an elite talent to look at for that position unlike several others (LW with pulisic, ST balogun, CAM reyna, DM adams, etc)