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Originally Posted by seattleflamer
Maybe it isn't a big deal since he won't be cap-tied playing in the upcoming friendlies but Calgary born Tesho Akindele and MLS rookie of the year candidate declined Canada November call up after getting a call from Klinnsman.
He would be so far down the depth chart on the USMNT that this has Teal Bunbury written all over it. It would be a no brainer to play for Canada and get first team minutes considering his close ties still in BC.
http://canadasoccer.com/canada-mnt-a...iendly-p157160 |
It's an interesting case because while he wouldn't technically be cap-tied by playing in the friendly he would in all practicality be tied to us. Because he isn't currently an American citizen he wouldn't be able to switch to them later if he played for us (at least that's my understanding). If he already had his US citizenship and played the friendly he would still be permitted to do a one time switch to them so it sounds like he is just keeping options open for now. Still not a promising sign - after Hargreaves, Fernandes, Jono, Bunbury, Hoillett, etc. we all know how this story ends.