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          Miazga eyes rise for club and country, wants to be 'the best American player'

          Matt Miazga will play a key role for the U.S. in its upcoming Olympic qualifying matches against Colombia. David Rowland/Photosport/Icon Sportswire
          • Doug McIntyre, ESPN Staff WriterMar 21, 2016, 07:30 PM ET
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              Doug McIntyre is a staff writer for ESPN The Magazine. He has covered American and international soccer since 2002.
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          MIAMI -- The biggest adjustment Matt Miazga has had to make since leaving MLS for mighty Chelsea in January has not been on the field. It's been on the road.