The World Cup is almost upon us and soccer great Jozy Altidore says the United States can surprise fans this time around.
SportsMoney Jozy Altidore Talks World Cup USA Soccer's Greatest of All Time Andy Frye Contributor Forbes Contributors Opinions expressed are their own. I do QandA with professional athletes. Previously written for ESPN.com and Rolling Stone New Team! Follow this author to keep up with his latest stories. I understood! November 7, 2022, 1:07 PM EST | New! Click OK on the chat to join the conversation! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin ozy Altidore #17 of USA in team introduction before United Vs Costa… [ ] Rica CONCACAF International World Cup Qualifier at Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey on September 1, 2017 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images The World Cup starts in two weeks. The tournament between the best soccer teams in the world is usually held every four years in the summer. This year's competition will be held in Qatar, located in the middle of the Persian Gulf, where the severe summer heat has pushed the 2022 World Cup to November. Last summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup 2021 also saw the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) return to global competition after an unusual four-year absence, skipping both the 2018 World Cup and the 2020 Olympics. And of course, one of the USMNT's biggest fans is none other than longtime American forward Jozy Altidore. The 33-year-old forward played for the USMNT first team from 2007 to 2019 and scored
2 goals in 115 appearances. Altidore said this week that he believes the current crop of American players... "The biggest strength of this team is their ability to work together as a unit," Altidore said, suggesting that forward Christian Pulisic and midfielder Weston McKennie are ready . to play to shock the world. Altidore is currently a member of the New England Revolution in Major League Soccer (MLS), who just finished their season and the playoffs this week. Altidore also played for Sunderland AFC in the English Premier League, Villarreal in Spain and AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands as a professional. Throughout his career, the 6-foot-6 Altidore was known as a combative forward known for his length, strength and aerial skills. MORE FOR YOU "Backsies" billionaire: Texan builds second property from wreckage of sold real estate empire. South Korea has quietly become one of the world's largest arms suppliers. is also a true entrepreneur. He recently founded e-commerce company Footymarket, an online football platform or "football community ecosystem" as Altidore calls it, which connects fans, coaches and players on its "RE-commerce" platform where members can buy and sell. used equipment and supplies. VIDEO: Jozy Altidore lines up for USA vs. Costa Rica "Families, coaches, teams, players and even soccer stores (all) have a lot of unused or even expired items that are still in good condition," Altidore said. chassis "Our hope is to connect people who want to make money, help the environment and (offer) discounts to the poor and needy. That's a win-win." Altidore, who is currently represented by Paradigm Sports, explained that on his platform, Footymarket members create a "closet" as part of their account where other members can view and buy.
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