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Jermaine Jones switches from German to US Mens National Team
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:03 am
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:03 am
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Didn't know this new rule existed but I'm glad something like this finally worked out in our favor for once. Should be interesting to see who loses their spot since he is a defensive mid.
Didn't know this new rule existed but I'm glad something like this finally worked out in our favor for once. Should be interesting to see who loses their spot since he is a defensive mid.
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Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:07 am to Moleman
wow, that's just fantastic. 
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:08 am to Moleman
It's not a new rule.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:09 am to Moleman
I guess this post could be considered Germans ?
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:12 am to Moleman
How can he switch when he has already played for Germany? This seems like a stupid rule.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:22 am to tylercsbn9
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How can he switch when he has already played for Germany? This seems like a stupid rule.
Its something FIFA added to the new constitution where if you have only played in friendlies and hold duel citizenship you can switch.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 8:48 am to Moleman
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re: Jermaine Jones switches from German to US Mens National Team
Now we have a defensive mid that can actually have a productive first touch. Maestrioni hasn't had a clean touch in the last four games. Add to that his speed and this is a HUGE upgrade for the US side. It is time for Bradley to forget loyalties and put the best eleven on the pitch.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 9:17 am to glassman
Can someone fill me on this guy, I have never heard of him. I would assume he is already better than Beasley, Wynne, and any other outside back we have on the team.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 9:44 am to Tiger n Austin
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Can someone fill me on this guy, I have never heard of him. I would assume he is already better than Beasley, Wynne, and any other outside back we have on the team.
He is not an outside back, Spector should start from now on. Read the link, he is an aggressive and physical player with good speed. Exactly what we need.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 9:48 am to glassman
Not too mention, he regularly starts for a decent German side Schalke. No more Mastroeni losing the ball. Please don't screw this up Bob...please don't screw this up.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 9:50 am to thenry712
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Please don't screw this up Bob...please don't screw this up.
This is the only question. Will Bradley continue to play favorites or will he play the best players?
Posted on 6/12/09 at 10:01 am to glassman
Well this has never been a problem, has it?
Posted on 6/12/09 at 10:32 am to Moleman
It's be a lot sweeter if someone could get Giuseppe Rossi to switch from Italy...
Posted on 6/12/09 at 10:40 am to jfturner212
frick ROSSI!
Posted on 6/12/09 at 10:41 am to Moleman
exciting news
Posted on 6/12/09 at 12:02 pm to tigerinbeastmode
What was the reason for this? Was he not going to get playing time with the Germans? Will he actually got playing time with the US team?
Posted on 6/12/09 at 12:07 pm to Lexo
He's 27 and only appeared in 3 games for Germany, so he wasn't going to see the field there.
If Bob is smart he'll be starting Jones and ensure he's a key piece of this US MNT.
If Bob is smart he'll be starting Jones and ensure he's a key piece of this US MNT.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 2:50 pm to Lexo
I have mixed opinions about all of this. Jones is probably one of the top 5 or 6 players on the US roster already and he plays in a position of need.
However, I have hated how naturalized players have become so prevalent lately in international soccer. The French and Dutch teams have been criticized for this kind of stuff for over a decade, and in the past few years teams like Portugal (Deco and Pepe), Spain (Senna), Turkey (Aurelio and Kazim Richards), Croatia (Eduardo), and Poland (Olisadebe) have joined this group.
The US had some players like this in the '90s (Thomas Dooley, David Regis, Earnie Stewart). Both Stewart and Dooley have very similar situations to Jones. While they might have American sounding names, these guys all grew in Europe, played in the youth set-up of their home countries as well as their domestic leagues, fully identified themselves as Dutch/German before getting snubbed from the national team.
However, Jones is definitely the best of the bunch, and if everyone else is doing it, I guess it's fine for the U.S. as well.
However, I have hated how naturalized players have become so prevalent lately in international soccer. The French and Dutch teams have been criticized for this kind of stuff for over a decade, and in the past few years teams like Portugal (Deco and Pepe), Spain (Senna), Turkey (Aurelio and Kazim Richards), Croatia (Eduardo), and Poland (Olisadebe) have joined this group.
The US had some players like this in the '90s (Thomas Dooley, David Regis, Earnie Stewart). Both Stewart and Dooley have very similar situations to Jones. While they might have American sounding names, these guys all grew in Europe, played in the youth set-up of their home countries as well as their domestic leagues, fully identified themselves as Dutch/German before getting snubbed from the national team.
However, Jones is definitely the best of the bunch, and if everyone else is doing it, I guess it's fine for the U.S. as well.
Posted on 6/12/09 at 3:06 pm to glassman
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This is the only question.
it isnt really a question. if there is a way to screw up a situation, bob bradley will find it, and use it to our opponents advantage
Posted on 6/12/09 at 4:09 pm to mburne4
There is a player on the MNT that starts for a big overseas club? Weird.
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