Author Archives: David Duquette

About David Duquette

David Duquette is a Senior majoring in Public Policy at Duke University. He spent most weekends of his childhood on the youth soccer fields of Northern California as a player, referee, and spectator.

USMNT vs. Paraguay – March 27, 2018

The US Men’s National Team defeated Paraguay 1-0 last night in Cary, North Carolina, in a game that was billed to be an opportunity for many American youngsters to get valuable playing time. This was true, to a certain extent. Older national team regulars like Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley, and Geoff Cameron were left off… Read More »

A Plea for Patience After the US Soccer Presidential Election

In the aftermath of that dreadful night in Couva, Trinidad, I, like many other US Soccer supporters, felt a wide range of emotions. Anguish and despair, over not being able to see the first true American star on the game’s greatest stage. Embarrassment and confusion, over how a country with our size and resources could… Read More »