It needs to be said re: USMNT. Fabian Johnson needs to start at LB.

I’m still trying to figure out why Cameron wasn’t in the game?!

Fabs should be in the starting XI hands down. And if you don't want him in the starting XI put him on the bench.

Bruce, you're gonna really have me believe Zusi is better than Fabs? Go frick yourself.

Not to mention Fabs is so multi-dimensional he's invaluable in being able to play 4 different positions if something really bad happens in camp or a game.

On paper Fabian should be one of our best players, but when was the last time he really stood out for the US? Its been awhile, imo. Maybe when we he switched to LB late in the ecuador friendly last year.

I also think its fair to question his commitment. I get him feeling jerked around on where he fits into the squad, but thats what happens on national teams sometimes.

He shoulda been locked in at the back, but if hes not happy playing there and then puts in average shifts in midfield, whats he really worth?

Cameron is recovering from a light injury and had to travel from England for this game. He also hasn't played alongside Besler or Gonzalez during this qualification round. Despite being our second-choice pairing, Besler and Gonzalez have played alongside each other multiple times during qualifying. Bruce opted for continuity for this game.

Villafaña isn't terrible, but he's not great either. This isn't a Bornstein situation. Fabian Johnson prefers to play on the wing, but he hasn't impressed there in recent outings. I do think playing Johnson in defense would open up some space for Nagbe, who has been reduced to playing dropping deep for an attacking-minded player to compensate for Villafañas weaknesses. He completed 22 straight passes last night, which got overlooked, because he didn't contribute much during the build-up to our goals and chances.

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Most of the G-A players don't want to come in and play qualifiers but when it's the World Cup they change their tune.

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Like who?

Timmy Chandler and... ?

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Like who?
Timmy Chandler and... ?

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Jones didn't come a couple of times, FJ too. It was chalked up to a injury they picked up but they ended up training during the internationals and played the next match day. As Jones got older he quit doing that shite. Chandler goes without saying. Going way back, David Wagner didn't want to come back but how could you blame him with Steve Sampson as the gaffer.

Bruh, you are entitled to your opinion but nothing will change my mind when those guys just so happened to pick up these "small" injuries right before internationals. Their clubs don't want them playing for us. Kacey Keller caught hell every time he played for the US under Martin O'Neill. Martin wanted him to retire from international play. You need to look at the total picture.

Dude, I don't have a fricking journal with the date and time. Why would I make this shite up? I'm not trying to start shite, I'm just stating what I saw in the past when he was at schalke. If it hurts your feelings then meet me at sonic.

German-American