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SuperMatt18 · 07-08-2014, 01:55 PM

I have to say as a first generation Canadian it would have been a hard decision for me.

When I grew up playing Soccer I didn't follow the Canadian national team or idolize any of the team. I cheered for Italy, idolized their players, and was a huge follower.

If I was 18 years old and had to make the decision between playing for Canada or having a spot on the Italian National team I am not sure what decision I would have made.

At 26 years old now I think about it and lean towards Canada, but as a younger man I think it would have been 100% the Italian team where I would have had a chance to win a World Cup and play with players I idolized growing up.

07-08-2014, 01:55 PM	#310
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I have to say as a first generation Canadian it would have been a hard decision for me. When I grew up playing Soccer I didn't follow the Canadian national team or idolize any of the team. I cheered for Italy, idolized their players, and was a huge follower. If I was 18 years old and had to make the decision between playing for Canada or having a spot on the Italian National team I am not sure what decision I would have made. At 26 years old now I think about it and lean towards Canada, but as a younger man I think it would have been 100% the Italian team where I would have had a chance to win a World Cup and play with players I idolized growing up. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 07-08-2014 at 01:58 PM.