re: USMNT Talk- Aaron Long

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I’m in the camp that he is not athletic enough to start alongside Zimmerman, who is all but a nailed on starter for Qatar. Add to that Long has the turning radius of a cruise ship. That being said he is a big presence and good in the air.

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This is the current knock on Brooks (if you assume its just about form) without Brooks ability to make forward passes. As high up as we will push our FBs, I don't see how you can play both Brooks/Long and Zimmerman. Robinson's injury really screwed us as it completely tore apart our depth. Hoping Richards will be healthy enough to step in as he is our best hope with his athleticism.

I was impressed with CCV, he looked very calm on the ball which can't be said for some of our other CBs. EPB getting a knock limited what we were able to see from him. In his brief appearance he didn't shower himself in glory but wasn't a huge liability.

Was Mckenzie even playing for his club at the end of the season?