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Lou Hudson's avatar

I understand minimizing travel. But *Minnesota* in February? No, those sites were chosen to freeze Central American players. PERIOD. It’s why Canada chose to play Mexico in Edmonton. And why they’re playing the US in Hamilton. So the USSF said, “hold my beer” and scheduled TWO games in ice boxes. Minneapolis is 667 air miles from Hamilton. NYC is 360. Don’t tell me you’re minimizing travel.

You’re absolutely right, Grant. If you have confidence you can beat CONCACAF opponents anywhere, you wouldn’t schedule like this.

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David Brill's avatar

Not sure I believe the USSF. IF travel were the primary consideration, it seems Houston, Austin or Dallas would've made more sense than Nashville back in September as all 3 are much closer to El Salvador and Honduras.

That said, Charlotte NC instead of Minneapolis. More than 100 miles closer to Hamilton by air and not nearly as frigid.

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