sazabirules
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Bradley on Bunbury: " See his potential, didn't think it was right time for him. Not as sharp as we'd like this season."
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US GAF: Support your national soccer team
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sazabirules
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xbhaskarx said:
I'd say Brad Davis, Jack Jewsbury, and Brad Evans have all been better.
sazabirules said:
Right, he may have more potential but it was between him and Wondo and Bunbury loses out purely based on goal scoring rate. Wondo is hotter right now, same reason Gomez and Buddle made the WC roster.
sazabirules said:
I can't name anyone off the top of my head without checking rosters but I have a feeling such a list would have to be far more than three deep.
Edit: Not sure this is the best indicator but Rogers is 60th in the Castrol Index.
platypotamus
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sazabirules said:
He's injured, as usual. May possibly be built out of glass.
Chandler's club didn't want him playing in the Cup because he's tired from his first season of first-team action and they want him to rest between now and the preseason. Perfectly understandable.
Some thoughts on the roster:
- Adu is a good selection because he gives Bob a lot of flexibility with the formation. He can be deployed as a withdrawn striker or a CAM. He'd be a good selection for what presumably was the Holden role in Bob's experimental 4-2-3-1.
- Rogers has value as a winger and gives some depth behind Donovan and Dempsey, especially if one of them moves up as a striker later into matches. He has good speed and skill but lacks confidence in the box.
- Wondo has been consistently good for a year and a half now and it's good to see him get a real shot. I'd like to see him alongside Jozy in a 4-4-2 and let Agudelo be a spark off the bench.
- I'm not sure what value Kljestan has on this roster. I would have preferred to bring Bedoya or Diskerud, but it's not a big deal.
- I've seen a lot of people criticize the Bornstein selection, but seeing as how our leftback depth is so pathetic it's either him or Heath Pearce for the backup spot. I'll take JB.
Some thoughts on the roster:
- Adu is a good selection because he gives Bob a lot of flexibility with the formation. He can be deployed as a withdrawn striker or a CAM. He'd be a good selection for what presumably was the Holden role in Bob's experimental 4-2-3-1.
- Rogers has value as a winger and gives some depth behind Donovan and Dempsey, especially if one of them moves up as a striker later into matches. He has good speed and skill but lacks confidence in the box.
- Wondo has been consistently good for a year and a half now and it's good to see him get a real shot. I'd like to see him alongside Jozy in a 4-4-2 and let Agudelo be a spark off the bench.
- I'm not sure what value Kljestan has on this roster. I would have preferred to bring Bedoya or Diskerud, but it's not a big deal.
- I've seen a lot of people criticize the Bornstein selection, but seeing as how our leftback depth is so pathetic it's either him or Heath Pearce for the backup spot. I'll take JB.
and Bornstein wasn't bad in the World Cup...
in all honesty, this team should take us to the finals. WE took a B team in 2009 and got to the finals, this team is more than enough to take us to the finals.
Will we be able to win the whole thing, is the big question. Especially against a high flying Chicharito.
We might not win the Spain game, but how composed we are with that game should say a lot about what's to come.
smh at the BigSoccer folks hoping we flame out so that Bob would get fired though.
in all honesty, this team should take us to the finals. WE took a B team in 2009 and got to the finals, this team is more than enough to take us to the finals.
Will we be able to win the whole thing, is the big question. Especially against a high flying Chicharito.
We might not win the Spain game, but how composed we are with that game should say a lot about what's to come.
smh at the BigSoccer folks hoping we flame out so that Bob would get fired though.
Gamecocks625
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I'm so pumped for the Gold Cup. I've missed my international footie.
BEAT MEXICO
BEAT MEXICO
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
Pre said:
I'm just afraid he is rusty. When he did play this year with Tigres he played as a left midfielder and wasn't very good. I want to see Lichaj as the backup LB. He played as a LB during his loan at Leeds.
MidnightRider
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Pre said:
Are you aware that he doesn't play every game? Hell he didn't even play like the last 5 matches of their season.
EDIT** Just looked it up. 11 starts out of 34 matches... hasn't played since May 14th but this dude who is 21 years old needs rest?
I think he might be switching to Germany
sazabirules
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MidnightRider said:
Didn't he sit out due to minor injuries?
MidnightRider
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sazabirules said:
A cut on his foot. nothing bad.
that's like me getting a paper cut and not working because i didn't want to get more papercuts
Or so I've read that it was a cut and not a bad one either.
sazabirules
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Jonathan Spector was offered a new contract by West Ham to stay with them in the Championship. It'll be interesting to see if he stays or goes to the transfer market. He has shown he can play as a midfielder. His performance against Manchester United in the League Cup was nice.
Gamecocks625
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daegan said:
Yeah, let's flame out of this tournament and miss out on the 2013 Confed Cup just so Brad can get the boot. Some of those BigSoccer dudes are wack.
MidnightRider
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sazabirules said:
I'm so sad
I hope he stays with us though.
sazabirules
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It looks like Bedoya is joining the squad due to Feilhaber's injury last night.
Yeap yeap....Hopefully, Bedoya steps it up!
Anybody see the two Americans in the Champions League? Wynalda and Friedel
USA V ESPANA next week!!! SOooo excited.
Also, Re Chandler: Chandler's Agent Discusses Cup Absence.
Anybody see the two Americans in the Champions League? Wynalda and Friedel
USA V ESPANA next week!!! SOooo excited.
Also, Re Chandler: Chandler's Agent Discusses Cup Absence.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
How long is Feilhaber supposed to be out for?
sazabirules
Unconfirmed Member
I don't think there is anything announced about his injury yet.
Not really USMNT news I guess, although it may change things for Guzan...
Harry Redknapp set to wrap up signing of Brad Friedel to replace Heurelho Gomes
bit.ly/lQqmMv
Harry Redknapp set to wrap up signing of Brad Friedel to replace Heurelho Gomes
bit.ly/lQqmMv
platypotamus
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Speaking of not USMNT-related stuff, I feel I need to post, just for jamessinclair, that I went to watch the Mexican national team play against Ecuador this weekend. The first 20 minutes, it was like Mexico was teaching 5 year olds how to play soccer, but then Ecuador got their shit together. 1-1 tie, though I'm sure Mexico would have dominated had more of their big stars been there.
Continuing on the not USMNT related news...
With all the shit hitting the fan at FIFA, allegations of Qatar "buying" the WC2022 has come into light via statements made by Secretary General Valcke. Wonder if it means outright bribery, or teetering the line between ethical and unethical like the Wall Street Journal reported a couple of months ago.
Of course, it's just been revealed that there will be no investigation into the WC2022 bid, so we'll never really know.
But all in all, this whole FIFA fiasco seems to have benefited no one...but Blatter.
Corrupt bastards, all of them.
With all the shit hitting the fan at FIFA, allegations of Qatar "buying" the WC2022 has come into light via statements made by Secretary General Valcke. Wonder if it means outright bribery, or teetering the line between ethical and unethical like the Wall Street Journal reported a couple of months ago.
Of course, it's just been revealed that there will be no investigation into the WC2022 bid, so we'll never really know.
But all in all, this whole FIFA fiasco seems to have benefited no one...but Blatter.
Corrupt bastards, all of them.
Gamecocks625
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Thing that sucks about it is that I was really hoping for the US bid to win it. We had everything in our favor. Ugh...I just want to see a World Cup match in my lifetime.
I seriously doubt this would ever happen, but is there any chance of a revote? I'm sure there are certain individuals that would never let that see the light of day...but I'm just curious if there is actually a process for that to occur.
I seriously doubt this would ever happen, but is there any chance of a revote? I'm sure there are certain individuals that would never let that see the light of day...but I'm just curious if there is actually a process for that to occur.
Regulus Tera
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platypotamus said:
Mexican here, do you mean Chicharito? lol
The Mexican team right now is Chicharito plus ten. We are facing some really tough times regarding player selection. Most of our European players are facing problems regarding continuity -Carlos Vela is a perennial bench warmer, Andrés Guardado's team suffered multiple injuries these last two seasons and his team has been relegated so he's on the lookout for a transfer (probably to Russia or Portugal), Carlos Salcido is looking to go back to Mexico, and so on. Only Héctor Moreno and Javier Hernández seem to have some stability.
I will say that if Chicharito had been at the match against Ecuador we would have won. Our problem there was that we couldn't capitalise on our goalscoring opportunities. Which, admittedly, has been our problem since forever. I will rue the day Chicharito gets a cold.
platypotamus
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Regulus Tera said:
Mostly, yeah, but I also have a soft spot for Salcido. I was counting Marquez too though, since he's in their gold cup line up.
MidnightRider
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Just a few days and we get to see if we can take down Espana again
Gamecocks625
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Slizz said:
It's certainly closer than Russia or Qatar, but there is still much more of a cost investment in terms of travel expenses as opposed to getting into a car and driving over to Atlanta or Charlotte or whatever.
That said, if there is an opportunity to go with my wife to Brazil, I'm all over it.
sazabirules
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It isn't true yet. No official confirmation. Ives says this
"A very good source tells me the reports of Michael Bradley's permanent move to Aston Villa being complete are "premature and untrue"
I have to agree with him. I doubt a decision will be announced until Aston Villa gets a manager.
Spain in a few days!
Herculez Gomez was traded to Estudiante Tecos from Pachuca. While he is leaving, DaMarcus Beaseley visited Pachuca yesterday to have talks with them about possibly joining the club.
"A very good source tells me the reports of Michael Bradley's permanent move to Aston Villa being complete are "premature and untrue"
I have to agree with him. I doubt a decision will be announced until Aston Villa gets a manager.
Spain in a few days!
Herculez Gomez was traded to Estudiante Tecos from Pachuca. While he is leaving, DaMarcus Beaseley visited Pachuca yesterday to have talks with them about possibly joining the club.
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
Hey USA GAF, are you guys gonna follow the Gold Cup over here? I ask because the football thread is very Euro-centric and most there really care about USA vs Mexico - The tournament.
USSoccer commercial:
The Moment - U.S. Men vs. Spain - June 4th, 2011
Not sure why they used the game against Algeria instead of Spain 09...
The Moment - U.S. Men vs. Spain - June 4th, 2011
Not sure why they used the game against Algeria instead of Spain 09...
sazabirules
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Regulus Tera said:
I'll be mainly following it in this thread. If there are Gold Cup posts in the main thread I may post there as well.
sazabirules
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Tomorrow's game should be fun but I hope whatever starters we have in are subbed out. They need to be ready and healthy for the game that matters on Tuesday.
This guy gets way more credit than he deserves. He's nothing but a cherry picker. He can put the ball away and i'll give him credit for being able to put the ball in the net when the opportunity presents itself and that's essentially what matters but he's not a play maker. When he has the ability to create plays and do more than out run or jump then i won't cring when i hear his name up there with Pele or Maradona or Hugo Sanchez.Regulus Tera said:Mexican here, do you mean Chicharito? lol
The Mexican team right now is Chicharito plus ten. We are facing some really tough times regarding player selection. Most of our European players are facing problems regarding continuity -Carlos Vela is a perennial bench warmer, Andrés Guardado's team suffered multiple injuries these last two seasons and his team has been relegated so he's on the lookout for a transfer (probably to Russia or Portugal), Carlos Salcido is looking to go back to Mexico, and so on. Only Héctor Moreno and Javier Hernández seem to have some stability.
I will say that if Chicharito had been at the match against Ecuador we would have won. Our problem there was that we couldn't capitalise on our goalscoring opportunities. Which, admittedly, has been our problem since forever. I will rue the day Chicharito gets a cold.
Fuck chicharito...
Regulus Tera
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Heretic said:
People who compare Chicharito with those players are nutjobs. But he's a really solid and promising forward.
DTLIONS1013
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Anybody else going up to Detroit on tuesday?
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