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ASN Morning Read: Mix Fires Back at Abby

After Abby Wambach made comments about the U.S. men having a "bunch of foreign guys," the Norwegian-born midfielder took to Instagram to respond; The Copa America schedule is (kind of) out.
BY Jesse Yomtov Posted
December 18, 2015
8:00 AM
  • Mix Diskerud wasn’t exactly pleased with Abby Wambach after she criticized Jurgen Klinsmann for bringing in a “bunch of foreign guys.” Here’s some of his response:

    “Think about who you try to disenfranchise. Because if you see us as the group to disenfranchise, then at least let it be known who we are.

    “Stats and history will show - ‘our group’ has more than others produced volunteer and defending soldiers for what, by us, is willingly chosen and gathered to be worth protecting: Your nation. Wish you would accept it as ours too. I know we're not quite equal.”

 

Wow Abby, I guess there are pros and cons in limiting the base for selection. You have just singled out a few of us. But why? Why are we your single oddballs? Think about who you try to disenfranchise. Because if you see us as the group to disenfranchise, then at least let it be known who we are. Stats and history will show - "our group" has more than others produced volunteer and defending soldiers for what, by us, is willingly chosen and gathered to be worth protecting: Your nation. Wish you would accept it as ours too. I know we're not quite equal. From "your group of people" the country's Commander in Chief need to be selected. However, other than that - you and I share something not unique, but constitutionally earned, a birthright to defend this nation as an American. Wherever we go. Led by whoever has earned, by democratic process, his/her right to lead, on or off the field, in peace, in war, in practice, or in any other kind of pursuit of your happiness. Enjoy your retirement. But stay active. We all need you. Oddballs or not. Mix

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