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United States 3-0 Bolivia: What we learned

It is weird to even say it, but there is so much to be excited for after the World Cup. Not that the World Cup won’t be a spectacle all its own. But while regional foes Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panama are ramping up for the big show, the US is quietly putting together a young, dynamic team. These youngsters combine grit and technical ability that the US has lacked for some time now. To put the reboot of the national team in perspective, the average age of tonight’s starting lineup was only 22 years old, with their average number of caps a paltry six per person.