He loves Americans that get playing time on European squads
Soccer Heads....Has Juergen Klinsmann improved the USA team?
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It's a better team than 2010. Better forwards, better midfield, and perhaps better fullbacks.
The centerbacks are an even bigger question mark than before, and Howard is clearly past his prime. Sometimes I wonder whether we'd be better off with Guzan starting instead of him.
Because those are the boys playing the best competition on a regular basis.
The centerbacks are an even bigger question mark than before, and Howard is clearly past his prime. Sometimes I wonder whether we'd be better off with Guzan starting instead of him.
Because those are the boys playing the best competition on a regular basis.
It's simple to me...if Jozy is scoring goals this team is as good as it's been since 02 timeframe.
At the same time I try not to get too excited about beating up these CONCACAF teams.
At the same time I try not to get too excited about beating up these CONCACAF teams.
Domingo Halliburton
Handmade in USA
get up by a goal then act like you got shot every time you get touched. dude gets taken off on a stretcher then comes back in the game 2 seconds later. it was bullshyt they wasted so much time in the end.
mastermind
Rest In Power Kobe
*ignores you response*
it only took 2 games to make it to the semis.
So if you usin that then, I guess the US soccer team has been underachieving ever since
you wish you had a Michael Bradley on your team
QuintessentialBM
GoldenAgeGamer82 - PSN ID
I agree with everyone that says the USMNT has gotten back to their 2010 World Cup form. Here are the questions that have to be answered by the time Jurrgen Klinnsman announces his 23-man roster for Brasil.
1)Has Landon Donovan been blacklisted? The fallout behind that incident has everyone anxious/nervous. LD's form has taken a small dip but he is (touted as)America's best player, so not having him on the roster for Brazil would create even more fallout. LD will have a chance to regain his form in the Gold Cup. His place on the team will be determined by his behavior and play.
2)Maturation of players: Who else will step up? Not having LD has forced players to have to improve their quality and Graham Suzi has taken advantage of his absence. In my opinion, Omar Gonzalez isn't a long term solution at CB, but him and an old Bocanegra is all we have. OG has a chronic habit of ball watching. Hopefully, he cures that..... DeMarcus Beasley has done a good job of switching positions from midfield to LB. Fabian Johnson: TRUTH!!!!!! Geoff Cameron: Might be playing the wrong position and might be a better fit to play next to Bradley. Eddie Johnson: Has improved a lot and has his moments but he is a striker playing winger and he still has limitations to his game. He could be better than Suzi and Brek Shay, but without the hunger to improve his game IQ and learning how to cross, he will never play in Europe. He is only on the team because he stretches the defense and scores regularly(in MLS). We need more options. Brek Shay: Is in danger of not being on the team because his team basically has him on the bench. His club says they are getting him ready for EPL quality of play, but if he doesn't play, he doesn't improve. Unless he makes the starting XI and gets newcomer of the year type praise, he'll be left off the final roster.
3)What kind of depth will JK have? The Gold Cup should answer this question......
Something else that will effect the USMNT: If Jozy Altidore signs with a bigger club(teams are lurking), signs with them and gets benched. He needs to stay at AZ Alkmaar so he can play consistently. Keep playing, keep your form, do work in Brazil and get your stock up.... Teams will throw around that 20-30 million Euro money.
1)Has Landon Donovan been blacklisted? The fallout behind that incident has everyone anxious/nervous. LD's form has taken a small dip but he is (touted as)America's best player, so not having him on the roster for Brazil would create even more fallout. LD will have a chance to regain his form in the Gold Cup. His place on the team will be determined by his behavior and play.
2)Maturation of players: Who else will step up? Not having LD has forced players to have to improve their quality and Graham Suzi has taken advantage of his absence. In my opinion, Omar Gonzalez isn't a long term solution at CB, but him and an old Bocanegra is all we have. OG has a chronic habit of ball watching. Hopefully, he cures that..... DeMarcus Beasley has done a good job of switching positions from midfield to LB. Fabian Johnson: TRUTH!!!!!! Geoff Cameron: Might be playing the wrong position and might be a better fit to play next to Bradley. Eddie Johnson: Has improved a lot and has his moments but he is a striker playing winger and he still has limitations to his game. He could be better than Suzi and Brek Shay, but without the hunger to improve his game IQ and learning how to cross, he will never play in Europe. He is only on the team because he stretches the defense and scores regularly(in MLS). We need more options. Brek Shay: Is in danger of not being on the team because his team basically has him on the bench. His club says they are getting him ready for EPL quality of play, but if he doesn't play, he doesn't improve. Unless he makes the starting XI and gets newcomer of the year type praise, he'll be left off the final roster.
3)What kind of depth will JK have? The Gold Cup should answer this question......
Something else that will effect the USMNT: If Jozy Altidore signs with a bigger club(teams are lurking), signs with them and gets benched. He needs to stay at AZ Alkmaar so he can play consistently. Keep playing, keep your form, do work in Brazil and get your stock up.... Teams will throw around that 20-30 million Euro money.
QuintessentialBM
GoldenAgeGamer82 - PSN ID
All I know is that Michael Bradley is the best midfielder in the world. :smugstern:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930_FIFA_World_Cup_knockout_stage
Without question.
I don't disagree with you but I don't agree with you either..... Top 5???? Maybe?
Andres Iniesta
Xavi Hernandez
Andrea Pirlo
Juan Mata
Michael Bradley