The news that Gedion Zelalem is eligible to play for the U.S. was met with excitement, but the journey to become what fans hope he can be is just start, writes Ives Galarcep.
No matter how many times they have been let down by unfulfilled expectations and disappointing careers, American fans can't help but generate a Christmas morning-type reaction to the emergence of — or secured commitment of — the next big prospect.
When the news hit Wednesday that FIFA had granted Gedion Zelalem's request to play for the United States, the buzz was palpable and U.