Is North America now the biggest hotbed for football talent after Europe?

[Yank]

While I don't agree with the OP's premise, this is a bit much. We've had our moments...as few and far between as they may be

It's because the English are the punching bag of real football nations. This bothers some of them so they gotta punch down. Because you know, like even Greece has won a trophy since 66.

 

[emir]

Yes it is true, America, Canada and the like still have a long way to go before they can even hit the levels of talent from South America

But did you actually read the post? If we look at the U23 talent from USA/Canada and compare it with the South American talent, it's fair to say that North American youth talent as of 2021 is actually better on paper? South America isn't producing talent like it once did. German teams now buy a lot of American/Canadian talent.

 

[emir]

As someone who wishes this was true. It's not even close. Have you seen what happens when the US or Mexico plays Argentina in the last 5 years or whatever?

They get destroyed. It's not even close.

You've got a certain view point that I can't quite put my finger on. It's almost just contrarian for being the point of contrarian. The OP that is

Anyways, it cause you just to make clearly wrong observations like this on the regular.

I mean Argentina have been riding on their aging talent such as Messi, Aguero, Mascherano for so long now so it makes sense why Argentina have been able to beat USA so often the last 5 years. But what's gonna happen when Messi and co have to retire? It's not going to be same as before when they aren't producing the same talents anymore.

 

[BlueStevie35]

But did you actually read the post? If we look at the U23 talent from USA/Canada and compare it with the South American talent, it's fair to say that North American youth talent as of 2021 is actually better on paper? South America isn't producing talent like it once did. German teams now buy a lot of American/Canadian talent.

South America is and forever will be the hotbed, North America is improving but until the national sides at all levels are in a position to be competitive at World Cups/Olympics/Youth tournaments then they can’t compare in my opinion

 

[flibbyflob]

It's because the English are the punching bag of real football nations. This bothers some of them so they gotta punch down. Because you know, like even Greece has won a trophy since 66.

Well seeing as America were knocked out of the World Cup last time by Panama who were a pub team that got smashed then I'd hush about the side you follow.

 

[RAFUH]

It's because the English are the punching bag of real football nations. This bothers some of them so they gotta punch down. Because you know, like even Greece has won a trophy since 66.

Don't think that has much to do with it. Majority of (UK) folks here don't give a rat's arse about the England team.

 

[d34noj]

Don't think that has much to do with it. Majority of (UK) folks here don't give a rat's arse about the England team.

And even less so about the American game.

 

[Yank]

Don't think that has much to do with it. Majority of (UK) folks here don't give a rat's arse about the England team.

Fair enough. I agree with that. That's why I said some. I think the north American teams are generally crap too but your comment was rather hyperbolic

 

[Yank]

And even less so about the American game.

You don't have to give a crap about a country to belittle it lol. Like your point makes no sense at all.

 

[d34noj]

You don't have to give a crap about a country to belittle it lol. Like your point makes no sense at all.

The frig are you on about.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

As someone who wishes this was true. It's not even close. Have you seen what happens when the US or Mexico plays Argentina in the last 5 years or whatever?

They get destroyed. It's not even close.

You've got a certain view point that I can't quite put my finger on. It's almost just contrarian for being the point of contrarian. The OP that is

Anyways, it cause you just to make clearly wrong observations like this on the regular.

Think you should play more often at Copa, North American tourneys are joke

 

[RAFUH]

Fair enough. I agree with that. That's why I said some. I think the north American teams are generally crap too but your comment was rather hyperbolic

We've had three decent wins since 1990. Colombia (1994 WC thanks to an OG) and Portugal (2002 WC) and Spain (2009) at the Confederations Cup.

I'd consider that few and far between

 

[PITA]

No. End of thread.

LOL.

 

[Jimishorts]

Yes, for a lady.

 

[chrismpw]

You're saying that a nation that has been actively disinterested in a global sport until a few years ago when they realised it can make people rich have now shown 5 minutes of interest and so are somehow suddenly the best?

Not even a texan would have the brass neck to claim that.