Dest never lived in the US. Also, how is Eileen's situation different from those players you mentioned. Since 15, she's taken action to representing China.
My point was against the "she is good because she trained in the US" comments. Most of those players are where they are now because they moved to Europe to train in the big leagues. You're not a developed soccer player while playing for u16.
I think my starting lineup was unclear. I don't mean u16 teams I mean they spend their time under the age of 16 in the USA. Every one of those players, besides Richards, was getting playing time within a year of moving to Europe. I edited it to make it more clear. And yeah, you can't be a world class footballer without playing with the best players and coaches under the biggest pressure. Trying to get the best opportunities you can to be a better athlete doesn't have any bearing on what country you should represent, just like in the case of Gu.
Dest never lived in the US. Also, how is Eileen's situation different from those players you mentioned. Since 15, she's taken action to representing China.
? Of course he didnt, he grew up in the netherlands. His only connection is his dual national father.
Its not different at all, they all thought representing a different country than the one they were raised/developed in was a better opportunity.
Are we arguing? Did you miss the "didn't"?
My point was against the "she is good because she trained in the US" comments. Most of those players are where they are now because they moved to Europe to train in the big leagues. You're not a developed soccer player while playing for u16.
I think my starting lineup was unclear. I don't mean u16 teams I mean they spend their time under the age of 16 in the USA. Every one of those players, besides Richards, was getting playing time within a year of moving to Europe. I edited it to make it more clear. And yeah, you can't be a world class footballer without playing with the best players and coaches under the biggest pressure. Trying to get the best opportunities you can to be a better athlete doesn't have any bearing on what country you should represent, just like in the case of Gu.