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Darlington Nagbe and his prospects as a USMNT player.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 9:08 am
Posted on 11/11/13 at 9:08 am
Despite living in the States since the age of eleven, Nagbe won't be eligible to represent the Red White and Blue until 2015. My question is, how much value does Nagbe bring to the player pool?
I reckon quite a bit. Speedy, technical, good vision, he's definitely an upper echelon MLS player with enough ability to make it in Europe. It's a shame he can't compete right now, Thanks Obama.
I reckon quite a bit. Speedy, technical, good vision, he's definitely an upper echelon MLS player with enough ability to make it in Europe. It's a shame he can't compete right now, Thanks Obama.
This post was edited on 11/11/13 at 9:10 am
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Posted on 11/11/13 at 2:29 pm to Tennessee Jed
To drum up discussion. Randy, can I get you to post Darlington's FIFA rating relative to like players in our pool?
Posted on 11/11/13 at 2:44 pm to Tennessee Jed
Well I'm all for anyone that wants to represent our country no matter where they are born. We've had too much talent, like Rossi, that was born here and then turn us down.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 4:13 pm to itawambadog
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We've had too much talent, like Rossi, that was born here and then turn us down.
Like...?
Posted on 11/11/13 at 6:02 pm to Tennessee Jed
2015 isn't too far away. Nagbe probably isn't quite US material anyway, so another year and few months should be perfect for him. I hope we can get him and Fagundez on the U.S. side, as they really are Americans and very talented players as well.
The only US born player I can think of who chose another team is Rossi, fwiw.
Ibisevic is hardly American in any way, same with Najar who can barely speak the language. Subotic and especially Movsisian are moreso, but no one saw Movsisian blowing up in his mid-20s. He was in multiple US camps and cut before the final 23 was announced, and no one batted an eye.
The only US born player I can think of who chose another team is Rossi, fwiw.
Ibisevic is hardly American in any way, same with Najar who can barely speak the language. Subotic and especially Movsisian are moreso, but no one saw Movsisian blowing up in his mid-20s. He was in multiple US camps and cut before the final 23 was announced, and no one batted an eye.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 6:16 pm to Keys Open Doors
I don't think he'd be a real threat, in any way whatsoever, to make our final 23, I do think he could by 2018.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 9:10 pm to Tennessee Jed
Agreed. I read an article that said he has turned down multiple Liberian overtures, so that's good to hear. 2018 will be his time to shine, and I think he can be a very nice change of pace player.
Posted on 11/11/13 at 10:57 pm to Keys Open Doors
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2018 will be his time to shine, and I think he can be a very nice change of pace player.
Agree. Nagbe is very skilled and I definitely see him with the team then. Can't wait actually
Posted on 11/12/13 at 8:08 am to NOLATiger86
Posted on 11/12/13 at 8:41 am to thenry712
1:20 mark
Posted on 11/12/13 at 11:20 am to Keys Open Doors
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he has turned down multiple Liberian overtures
hes all USA, and it sounds like his mom went through hell getting them out of Liberia.
his MLS 36 episode is pretty good. seems like a really nice guy, too nice maybe. i hope he has what it takes to compete internationally.
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