It means the United States has failed to develop a quality goal-scoring forward. In the past 25 years we have had two:

Eric Wynalda
Brian McBride

That's it.

Why do our youth soccer coaches continue to train every player like they are central midfielders? The US will not beat quality opponents with Tim Howard and 10 central midfielders.

Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.