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          USMNT prospects blog: Five to watch at CONCACAF U-17s

          Attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic is one of the Yanks' key offensive weapons. Mike Carlson Getty Images Sport
          • Doug McIntyre, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 26, 2015, 12:00 PM ET
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              Doug McIntyre is a staff writer for ESPN The Magazine. He has covered American and international soccer since 2002.
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          As the coach of the U.S. under-17 national team, Richie Williams must constantly balance praising his gifted young players when they perform well with reminding them that they haven't really accomplished anything as far as the big picture is concerned.