In a recent interview with USA Today, USMNT and Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard questioned the commitment of some players on the national team. Specifically Howard said:
“Jurgen Klinsmann had a project to unearth talent around the world that had American roots. But having American roots doesn’t mean you are passionate about playing for that country.” He went on to say that "I know there were players that came in that it didn't matter as much to. If you get enough of those players, one or two can get found out, but if you get enough of those players you lose sight of what you are all about.