Could Cavan Sullivan be our Lamine Yamal in WC 2026?

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by Swami, Jul 9, 2024.

  1. psnotyours

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    If you asked me that's what's missing from this roster
     
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  2. gogorath

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    You want your athletes to be stone cold killers and competitive. Yes, once in a while it can create issues, and I think probably more these days than before, but locker room dynamics are not office dynamics and a lot of that fire is accepted.

    And what's more, you want it to be in the athlete. Coaches can help or hinder motivation, but the best players are all self-motivated. And it's not something a player can turn on or off on the field (and usually in life, period), so sometimes you get trash talk and stare downs and whatever. But that's the same thing that makes them practice for hours to perfect something.

    The key is that this fire and arrogance/confidence leads to an obsession with being the best and winning, and not to entitlement.
     
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  3. Clint Eastwood

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    In fact, for all we know he was looking down to ensure that he didn't stomp on the guy.

    He shouldn't have gone out of his way to jump over a defender lying on the ground.
    But whatever. The game policies itself.

    The fact that Atlanta didn't retaliate in any way might tell us they weren't bothered..........................
     
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  4. xbhaskarx

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    In fact that's exactly what's happening... we know because we have video!
     
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  5. Pegasus

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    I kind of saw it that way also. He scored and was pumped up and didn't realize he was about to step on the guy lying down so he jumped and was looking at him to watch where his feet landed. I think he's just getting a lot of scrutiny because of his hype. That kid is maybe embarrassed now but if Cavan does what we think he will he'll be telling that story when he's older.
     
  6. gogorath

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    But even if it wasn't ... Allen Iverson stepping over Tyronne Lue is legendary.
     
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  7. psnotyours

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    This is what is missing from this current team. At least half of the players don't have that type of aura.
     
  8. onefineesq

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    Funny thing is he was engaged to a woman at my church over 20 years ago -- and the wedding was cancelled the day before it was to happen because she would not sign the prenup (he had a gazillion philanthropic ventures going on in Africa that he wanted to protect).
     
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  9. xbhaskarx

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  10. psnotyours

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    What do you all think of all media attention?
     
  11. An Unpaved Road

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    I’m surprised Aeropostale is still around.
     
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  12. gomichigan24

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    Good for his agent to get him an endorsement deal?
     
  13. Pegasus

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    It's good for a 15 year old. Really hoping his brothers and family are keeping a watch on his ego. Haven't heard anything to the contrary but .....
     
  14. porkrind

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    Today I learned...
     
  15. jaykoz3

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  16. psnotyours

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    I don't know if it's as good as people think
     
  17. Clint Eastwood

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    Its just part of the deal with us becoming more and more of a soccer-loving country.

    The top prospects in Argentina, Brazil, Spain, or wherever get even more attention than what Cavan is getting.

    There are whole industries that exist to identify, scout, and bring attention to the best teenage basketball, football, etc. prospects in the United States. It's amazing how much attention that high school football players get in Texas. 14-15 year olds at about the same age Cavan is now.

    Soccer is becoming no different in this country, and that's what we want. Is it good or bad? I don't know. But it is what we should expect.
     
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  18. psnotyours

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    Yes but at what age do they get that media attention? If i had to guess it's not 13 years old
     
  19. xbhaskarx

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  20. comoesa

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    Christen Press's armpit
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    Freddy Adu 2.0.
     
  21. grandinquisitor28

    Feb 11, 2002
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    Silly take, it's not remotely close. I hope he leaves for Europe after next season though.
     
  22. gomichigan24

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    I would guess he makes his move summer 2026 to Girona as opposed to coming in mid season.
     
  23. Coolwhip

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    Europe after the 2026 WC
     
  24. jaykoz3

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    Dec 25, 2010
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    He's 15.......
     
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  25. gomichigan24

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    Part of being a big star is knowing how to deal with everything that comes with it and having the right mentality and work ethic no matter what.
     

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