quote:Though the U.S. has made tremendous strides during the past four years, because soccer is not ingrained in American culture, some skills are hard to match. The fields in Mexico are so hard because of so much use, which is why the Mexican's first touch of the ball cannot be matched, said U.S. assistant coach Ralph Perez, who scouted Mexico during the tournament.
Fields are necessary and vital, but the lure of top-level coaching is essential!
