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<blockquote data-quote="Purp" data-source="post: 2937478" data-attributes="member: 12852"><p>I think that might be a huge factor in his thought process. He's got an almost 100% chance to play in every game the USMNT plays in Qatar, but he's got a roughly 50% chance of not even going to Qatar with England.</p><p></p><p>I think another thing that I'm choosing to read in that piece is that he's connected in this window with a nucleus of premium talent that will be together for at least 3 WC cycles. If I'm Musah and look at the potential of the other kids I just spent a week with that's going to influence me a lot. It's one thing to have 2-3 top end guys your age in a side like this, but something totally unique to have 7, 8, 9... others like you. I mean, with Pulisic, Gio, McKennie, Adams, Musah, and Dest you have 6 guys that are legit world class phenoms with room to grow. Add in guys with enormous potential to be on their level in the next year or two like Richards, Robinson, and Konrad with Weah included too if he stays healthy... That's 10 guys between 18 - 22 years old and I didn't even mention 22 year old Reggie Cannon who I have always liked a ton.</p><p></p><p>Johnny Cardoso is only 19 too and playing top flight football in Brazil. He only got a little time in this window, but showed some panache with the ball on his feet that appeals to young players like Musah. This generation really feels like the group Spain had who were all born in the early 80s and most of whom played in 4 WCs together. The only difference (a vital one, unfortunately) is we don't have a David Villa or Fernando Torres in the group, but the young quality everywhere else on the pitch is striking and comparable. I feel like Musah has to see that from the past week spent training and playing with these guys.</p><p></p><p>Something not mentioned in the piece that I think could maybe influence him too is the prospect of playing in the Olympics next summer. I truly believe this group could win gold in the Olympics. One of the main reasons I believe that is because we could have all the best talent in the U.S. player pool on that roster and Berhalter won't be managing it. The Olympics is not something men's internationals put high on the priority list, but I think the prospect of winning any tournament appeals to top players and I'm hoping he sees that appeal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Purp, post: 2937478, member: 12852"] I think that might be a huge factor in his thought process. He's got an almost 100% chance to play in every game the USMNT plays in Qatar, but he's got a roughly 50% chance of not even going to Qatar with England. I think another thing that I'm choosing to read in that piece is that he's connected in this window with a nucleus of premium talent that will be together for at least 3 WC cycles. If I'm Musah and look at the potential of the other kids I just spent a week with that's going to influence me a lot. It's one thing to have 2-3 top end guys your age in a side like this, but something totally unique to have 7, 8, 9... others like you. I mean, with Pulisic, Gio, McKennie, Adams, Musah, and Dest you have 6 guys that are legit world class phenoms with room to grow. Add in guys with enormous potential to be on their level in the next year or two like Richards, Robinson, and Konrad with Weah included too if he stays healthy... That's 10 guys between 18 - 22 years old and I didn't even mention 22 year old Reggie Cannon who I have always liked a ton. Johnny Cardoso is only 19 too and playing top flight football in Brazil. He only got a little time in this window, but showed some panache with the ball on his feet that appeals to young players like Musah. This generation really feels like the group Spain had who were all born in the early 80s and most of whom played in 4 WCs together. The only difference (a vital one, unfortunately) is we don't have a David Villa or Fernando Torres in the group, but the young quality everywhere else on the pitch is striking and comparable. I feel like Musah has to see that from the past week spent training and playing with these guys. Something not mentioned in the piece that I think could maybe influence him too is the prospect of playing in the Olympics next summer. I truly believe this group could win gold in the Olympics. One of the main reasons I believe that is because we could have all the best talent in the U.S. player pool on that roster and Berhalter won't be managing it. The Olympics is not something men's internationals put high on the priority list, but I think the prospect of winning any tournament appeals to top players and I'm hoping he sees that appeal. [/QUOTE]
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