my point is that compared to what the US has, Ronaldhino is big and I think the US needs players as big to compete. Up front, it is the same situation. We need an Ibrahimovic or Adriano or Toni. I don't think we are way behind other countries, but watching our games this world cup shows that we need more size and not just more skill. As for the Holland aproach, I mentioned the Coerver stuff becaue I'm not sure if everyone on this board understands the total football thing. Will we have players like Brazil? Maybe, maybe not. Can we create players and a team like Netherlands? Yes we can. Unfortunately, not everyone practices what they preach and I have seen U10's in developmental programs "stuck" in one position and asked to do one or two things. What do they have over some other players? Size. But I don't think the trainers are working enough on the skills and tactics with them. They are big and fast and keep the other team from scoring so that is good enough.
