U.S. Soccer Team Still Has Lot to Learn

I am 100% for the U.S. soccer team to win and succeed, but having the game against Mexico at Foxboro Stadium is not the answer.

When those amateurs stop playing like AYSO--”Just kick the ball and follow it up”--and learn control, one-touch passing, anticipation, vision, positioning, back-passing, changing pace and direction of the game to their advantage, then they will be pros and reach France ’98. Otherwise, they can’t win even if they play on the White House lawn.

ANTRANIK MALIAN

Beverly Hills