John Riordan: Welcome shift in focus between the lines for US soccer

The ever swelling wave of real football in the US is starting to feel like a tsunami
John Riordan: Welcome shift in focus between the lines for US soccer

SWEET STRIKE: Goalkeeper Bella Bixby jumps for joy as she joins the Portland Thorns celebrations after Rocky Rodriguez’s stunning volley in the 2-1 win over over San Diego the National Women’s Soccer League. Crystal Dunn netted a last-gasp winner. Pic: Amanda Loman/Getty Images

It’s a common refrain in this column but it’s only because I want you to be always wary; the ever swelling wave of real football in the US is starting to feel like a tsunami.

And it is rightly back in the spotlight this weekend and will continue to linger there over the next six or seven weeks.

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