Quote Originally Posted by WindyCityGoldenEagle View Post
A few questions for guys who follow this stuff a lot more than me:

-Lallas and other commentators consistently refer to the "changes to the program" that Germany had been making for the last ten years as the primary reason for their success. What specifically were these changes? Were these changes implemented by Klinsman and is it safe to say he is trying to make these changes here in the US?

-I realize they don't grow on trees, but what is the reason why the US can't find an attacker who scares the living crap out of the other team when he has the ball? Is there someone in the pipeline that could be this guy for the US in the next world cup?
Jurgen went young with his team in 2006, giving many of the players on the current squad their first WC experience. Also, the Bundesliga adopted more of an academy model after their Euro 2000 debacle. All helped develop more players. Tactically, Klinsmann and Low had them playing far more of an attacking style when they took over.

The second question is one that has alluded them for years. Personally, I have it down to technical ability. That player will likely end up being a dual national that was trained overseas. Those who come up in the US just don't have it.