Rewind: Maradona the Player

This past weekend included some interesting matches. The first match of the inaugural WPS season (LA Sol beats Washington Freedom 2-0 in front of 14,000+ at Home Depot Center), Week #2 of MLS and a 2010 World Cup qualifying weekend. USA's men had a dramatic 2 goal comeback to tie at El Salvador 2-2.

In other World Cup qualifying Argentina won 4-0 over Venezuela. Argentina's coach is the legendary former player Diego Maradona. Maradona, the player, had a mix of confidence, attitude, skill and soccer savvy. Some soccer enthusiasts wonder if a player like Maradona would be as successful on the field in the today's soccer world. For those of you who still wondering I can answer that for you. Maradona would be very successful in today's soccer. If you have any doubts just look at Argentina's newest #10, Lionel Messi. Messi could be considered a version of Maradona-light...and Messi is already the leading candidate for 2009 World Player of the Year. Wondering over. Maradona was unique and would be successful in any era.

Most of today's college and youth players never saw Maradona play. For those players I recommend this video. I approve and recommended the video for all audiences.