re: Is there a legitimate chance that Jurgen leaves Donovan off the final 23?

I'd say Howard, Besler, Fabian Johnson, Bradley, and Dempsey are the only true 100% locks. Jones is close.

If I had my wish, we'd go with Howard in goal, Chandler at right back, Cameron and Besler in central defense, Johnson at left back, Jones and Bradley in central midfield, Donovan and Zusi on the outside, and Jozy and Dempsey up top. I am flexible though. If Bacon is good enough to start, I'm down. Also, I know Chandler is a crapshoot, so Cameron would be a fine right back. However, I hate all of our central defenders besides Besler. Rongen, you moron. You cost us Subotic.