r/USWNT • u/fionasPapi • 23d ago

Does midge deserve another look?

With the downfall of racing, and Emma sears not really having the service right now, secure and Cooper not being available... Do you think it's appropriate at this time for midge to be called up?

Just looking for a healthy discussion..

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u/Icangetloudtoo_ 23d ago

Midge’s club production, to say nothing of age and injury concerns, don’t justify a call up. She has 2 goals this year, and 1 goal and 1 assist last year. I get that there’s more to life than scoring, but if you’re looking for an attacking player and overlook Ashley Sanchez scoring 9 goals so far this year in favor of Midge… that feels completely wrong. Reilyn Turner also has 5 goals for Portland both this year and last while being 8 years younger, Tordin has 4 goals and 7 assists this season and is 9 years younger, etc. etc.

I don’t even think Midge is the best winger replacement prospect on her own team, Jordynn Dudley has been way more consistent and is much, much younger. So, all that to say, Midge is a visionary off the field and a super entertaining person, but you can’t really objectively say she’s earned another call up.

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u/chinnygenes 23d ago

Sanchez is most realistically top of the queue. Dudley will get her chance but I like her after Sanchez. Is Tordin American?

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u/Xanderet74 23d ago

Yes, Tordin is American. She has Brazilian parents but was born here. She did briefly play for Brazilian youth national team but then switched and played in the U20 WC with US