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International Friendly: USA v Canada - Pre Game discussion
Posted by gideon on 1/29/13 at 9:37 am00
8:00 Cst, ESPN2
Clearly, this is a test run for Jurgen. Most of this roster will not play a major role in this year's WCQ hexagon.
I'm hoping to see a solid game from Gonzalez and Zusi, as those two have the most to gain from a sound performance. Both are viable first team starters at relatively weak positions for us. Zusi plays centrally in MLS, but I expect his future with the US is out wide. Omar has the talent to step in and steal a starting CB spot. Huge opportunity for him.
Clearly, this is a test run for Jurgen. Most of this roster will not play a major role in this year's WCQ hexagon.
I'm hoping to see a solid game from Gonzalez and Zusi, as those two have the most to gain from a sound performance. Both are viable first team starters at relatively weak positions for us. Zusi plays centrally in MLS, but I expect his future with the US is out wide. Omar has the talent to step in and steal a starting CB spot. Huge opportunity for him.
re: International Friendly: USA v Canada - Pre Game discussionPosted by WarSlamEagle on 1/29/13 at 9:49 am to gideon
Make way for the man who will score at least seven goals tonight...
re: International Friendly: USA v Canada - Pre Game discussionPosted by etm512 on 1/29/13 at 9:54 am to WarSlamEagle
Off the charts SWAG
Zusi played out wide for Sporting KC this past season. In prior years, he's played centrally.
I think Omar is a known quantity already regardless of his lack thereof national team experience. I think Matt Besler has the most to gain tonight as the depth of centerback pool is quite thin.
Any positives from Justin Morrow, Alfredo Morales, Will Bruin, Ale Bedoya, or Josh Gatt will also be a plus.
I think Omar is a known quantity already regardless of his lack thereof national team experience. I think Matt Besler has the most to gain tonight as the depth of centerback pool is quite thin.
Any positives from Justin Morrow, Alfredo Morales, Will Bruin, Ale Bedoya, or Josh Gatt will also be a plus.
After Goodson's performance at Antigua and at Russia, I think his time is just about up if these young guys can step it up and prove they can play. I hope we play an up tempo style tonight to see how well we attack, and also to maybe test our back line a bit if they get stretched
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Yeah, can't wait to see how some of the young guys play, what's our depth at LB? I know Fabian is the starter but who's after? Parkhurst?
Should be:
Chandler
Lichaj
Parkhurst
Pearce
Bocanegra
Castillo
As Klinsmann rates them now, it's probably:
Castillo
Bocanegra
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After Goodson's performance at Antigua and at Russia, I think his time is just about up if these young guys can step it up and prove they can play
I think it's more a matter of when and not if Omar takes his spot.
That's what it looks like. I like the fact that if everything works out, we'll have 2 athletic starting CB's who are both around 6'3-6'4 for the WC, and Omar has proven he's an aerial threat.
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I'll be honest I havent seen Besler play much at all but everything I read sounds promising
Honestly, I haven't either, he'll definitely be a player I'll try and keep an eye on tonight...
I was kind of dissapointed when he resigned with SKC. I can understand him wanting to stay with his hometown club, but he had multiple offers to ply his trade in the EPL. With the condensed season, it's be tough for him to reach his full potential in the MLS.
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I was kind of dissapointed when he resigned with SKC. I can understand him wanting to stay with his hometown club, but he had multiple offers to ply his trade in the EPL.
I think he probably felt he could develop more in the mls starting every game for a top club than going to the epl at such a young age and not being an every match starter. he will get to europe in due time. he was only a rookie last year if i remember correctly
re: International Friendly: USA v Canada - Pre Game discussionPosted by Harry Caray on 1/29/13 at 1:18 pm to gideon
I want America to win!
Besler is 25 and this will be his fifth season in MLS. Kansas City is his hometown. Staying there instead of USMNT Limboland in Scandinavia is probably a better move.
This post was edited on 1/29 at 1:24 pm
re: International Friendly: USA v Canada - Pre Game discussionPosted by SouthOfSouth on 1/29/13 at 1:27 pm to thenry712
I'd love for Gatt to really ramp up his game.
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