He had a patience few other owners have had, and created one of the most successful and stable organizations in sports, with only three coaches in the last five decades. Howard subsequently sought to clarify the statement, claiming that the lack of passion he had identified was not limited to dual nationals. The boost in the minimum salary is surely a good start, but with the NWSL on firmer footing, players. Another key objective will be to improve data collection at the federation, so it is at least on a par with the top countries in the world.