-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
US GAF: Support your national soccer team
- Thread starter xbhaskarx
- Start date
- Status
ActStriker
Member
Tim Ream huh? Haven't seen his name in a while.
There is a very good reason for that.
Cornballer
Member
The backline looks pretty soft. Going to be a long day out there for Howard/Guzan.
What about Cropper!!
Cornballer
Member
Heh. The US has surprisingly few keepers in Europe these days beyond Howard and Guzan.
Does he get any time for the reserves for you guys?
Was the main U21 keeper last season. Still very much 4th choice though. Looks solid at times but likes an error.
Cornballer
Member
That sounds like way too many of the young US keepers right now. Lots of athleticism but they make the occasional bonehead error.
Not sure if the requirement exists for friendlies, but typically you have to have 3 GKs active in an international match.
Aron has 3 goals in 5 games thus far for AZ -- the Eredivisie is known for its high scoring, but that's a fantastic start for a new player. Really excited about his future prospects -- definitely in the mix right away for a starting berth (bench at a minimum) even at the WC IMO.
I'd be surprised if Dzeko doesn't score at least 2. He has been a terror for the BiH team over the past year or so.
Cornballer
Member
- Doug McIntyre for ESPNFC: Chandler's latest U.S. omission raises eyebrows
Cornballer
Member
- Steven Goff takes a look at whether Gedion Zelalem might be able to suit up for the USMNT someday
Doesn't sound very likely, but it is possible.
Doesn't sound very likely, but it is possible.
That's too bad. I think if he'd stayed in the US for another year or two we'd have had a shot but I expected since Arsenal plucked him away we probably had lost our chance. Just another reason to hate them.
Cornballer
Member
So Cameron-Brooks or Cameron-Ream as the CB pairing. I suppose Parkhurst could play there, too.USSoccer said:
*shakes fist*That's too bad. I think if he'd stayed in the US for another year or two we'd have had a shot but I expected since Arsenal plucked him away we probably had lost our chance. Just another reason to hate them.
Gamecocks625
Member
Cornballer, do you have a twitter feed where you provide these sorts of updates? They're great but sometimes I need my US soccer love on my twitter feed.
Cornballer
Member
I'm on Twitter, but I don't tweet a lot. It's more of a way to stay in touch with a variety of friends.
If you want a list of relevant US Soccer and journalist accounts to follow, I'm happy to make some recommendations.
Gamecocks625
Member
Yeah I follow Grant Whal, US Soccer, MLS...anyone else I need to take a look at?
Roger Bennett (@rogbennett) & Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers)! (Don't forget to subscribe to the MiB podcast too).
Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves)
Steven Goff @SoccerInsider, writes for the Washington Post
Jeff Carlisle @JeffreyCarlisle, espn
Brian Strauss @BrianStraus, SI, he was the guy who broke the Sporting News story about players having issues with Klinsmann.
Cornballer
Member
Between Nesotenso and daoster, that should pretty much cover it.
I'd add @BrianSciaretta for tons of Yanks Abroad coverage but that's about it.
I'd add @BrianSciaretta for tons of Yanks Abroad coverage but that's about it.
also the big soccer forums. great news source. Lots of nations have their own forums so you can easily learn about opposing teams, different leagues, clubs etc.
Gamecocks625
Member
Funny you mention bigsoccer. I kept up with those boards like...6 years ago and then totally forgot about them.
Cornballer
Member
Big Soccer reminds me a lot of gaming side in that there's a ton of good information and some good posters there, but you have to wade through a lot of crap to get to it.
Thats where I get my NASL fix. the comparing it to gaming gaf forum, is spot on.
subreddit for MLS is great too. some posters update about attendances, matches and standings in both the NASL and USL pro divisions.
oh I'm there too. as well as /r/naslsoccer
Cornballer
Member
want Bradley to do well at Roma but that midfield is stacked with Pjanic, Strootman, DDR and him. Interestingly DDR didn't seem to start preseason games. Wonder if he is hurt.
but yeah competition will be high for playing time at Roma for Bradley and he has to be consistent.
but yeah competition will be high for playing time at Roma for Bradley and he has to be consistent.
man RB options look bleak. could end up with Evans at the WC.
That is a really great article.
Cornballer
Member
Bradley will find a way. He usually does.
Chandler needs to get his shit together, and Cherundolo needs to get healthy. I'll feel a lot better when one or hopefully both of those happen.
Cornballer
Member
- The Shin Guardian's preview is up: TSGs USA v. Bosnia Preview: Welcome To Sarajevo
Frank the Great
Banned
Nice article. Serie A is the only league I am really passionate about so I get to see Bradley a lot. He is an absolute stud for Roma, and he was great with Chievo. If his name was Bradinho he would have way more hype--as the article notes, he was often performing better than DDR, who is on a huge salary and is linked with Man City, Madrid every transfer window. I can't believe Roma got Bradley for such a miniscule transfer fee, that was really well done.
Cornballer
Member
I'm not too surprised given their temperament and quotes from them in the past. Given that having a chip on their respective shoulders is what has driven both of them to a lot of success thus far, I don't mind so much. I hope they do find peace with it someday and mellow out, but having a pissed off Michael Bradley busting his ass in training every day to prove the world wrong is working out fine for my selfish, USMNT-centric needs.
Wow...I am quite surprised that FIFA acted so quickly.
That's fucking awesome! Play him Jurgen.
I would have preferred it if they'd spelled it Jóhannsson as it actually is -- I think it shows a certain amount of respect.
Do it. Put him and Jozy up front. I want to see what he's got. Do it.
Gamecocks625
Member
WIll be curious to see this guy in action. Is he someone that could find a WC spot? Would be crazy to bring someone on this late but there is a precedent for this right? Wasn't O'Brien like this where he wasn't really present in WCQ but nabbed a WC roster spot?
He's certainly in the conversation. If not this one, he's got a great chance at WC 2018 (provided we make it). I expect he'll continue to play at a very high level for AZ this season.
Not sure about O'Brien, but David Regis became a US citizen literally months before the 1998 World Cup and started all three games for us at left back.
Cornballer
Member
Good to hear about Johannsson. He should get a few minutes tomorrow.
In other news, Brian Sciaretta breaks down the current RB candidates over on Yanks Abroad.
In other news, Brian Sciaretta breaks down the current RB candidates over on Yanks Abroad.
Gamecocks625
Member
Wasn't necessarily speaking about citizenship but mainly a US player currently playing overseas that grabs a late WC spot. My memory might be fuzzy on this one but I don't remember O'Brien in many WCQ matches. But didn't remember that about Regis, cool.
O'Brien had 5 caps in 2000, 5 in 2001 and 9 in 2002. I don't know exactly which games he was capped in, but I'm guessing at least a few of those were WCQ. He was a pretty prominent player in US Soccer during those years, I remember he was on the 2000 Olympic squad too, which was one of my favorite US teams ever.
- Status