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USMNT Gold Cup Roster

Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:02 am
Posted by pvilleguru
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Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:02 am
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USMNT GOLD CUP ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB; CAPS/GOALS):

GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Atlanta United; 64/0), Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 9/0), Matt Turner (New England Revolution; 1/0)

DEFENDERS (8): George Bello (Atlanta United; 1/0), Reggie Cannon (Boavista/POR; 18/1), Shaq Moore (Tenerife/ESP; 5/0), Donovan Pines (D.C. United; 0/0), Miles Robinson (Atlanta United; 3/1), James Sands (New York City FC; 0/0), Sam Vines (Colorado Rapids; 3/0), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC; 14/2)

MIDFIELDERS (6): Kellyn Acosta (Colorado Rapids; 31/2), Gianluca Busio (Sporting Kansas City; 0/0), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 24/7), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders; 20/0), Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers; 0/0), Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 12/0)

FORWARDS: (6): Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 35/8), Daryl Dike (Orlando City; 3/1), Nicholas Gioacchini (Caen/FRA; 3/2), Matthew Hoppe (Schalke/GER; 0/0), Jonathan Lewis (Colorado Rapids; 7/2), Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew; 56/12)
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
79487 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:12 am to
It’s a pretty boring roster considering some of the options that were available
Posted by southpawcock
Member since Oct 2015
17241 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:12 am to
Guess we really don't give a damn about the Gold Cup.
Posted by lionward2014
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2015
13617 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:28 am to
What I want:

Turner
Cannon-Zimmerman-Robinson-Bello
Acosta-Busio
Lletget
Arriola-Dike-Anyone but Zardes
Posted by SouthernHog
Against Israel
Member since Jul 2016
7021 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:31 am to
Busio from SKC is a great player and is getting a lot of looks from Europe right now.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:33 am to
Looks like we've taken most of the new guys that may be close to the 1st team roster and paired them the fringe vets to get them up to speed and then to compete to see who falls where on the depth chart heading into WCQ. No real complaints.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:44 am to
Gregg Berhalter notes that Matthew Hoppe will be used as a left winger and Nicholas Gioacchini as a right winger by the #USMNT at the Gold Cup.

The available natural wing options are a bit thin for the Gold Cup so Hoppe and Gioacchini will be used out wide.

-Ives
Posted by DByrd2
Fredericksburg, VA
Member since Jun 2008
9948 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:45 am to
This definitely seems like a foot in the door opportunity for some (like Zimmerman) to make the squad that goes to the WCQs.

For others, it seems like potentially a last chance (Guzan) to prove their worth.

In a similar vein to what you mentioned there pvilleguru, I feel like there are some guys that are involved in this squad that may not see WCQs but are meant to groom some younger guys. I’m looking mainly at Lleget in this light. His inclusion in this squad after all the time he has gotten this year makes it seem to me that he is there to help the young guys grow, but won’t be on the WCQ squad.

Guess we’ll have to wait and see. I’m pining for Zimmerman to make the squad and push Miazga for that spot next to Brooks, as McKenzie is good but I don’t think he is quite ready for CONCACAF-level shithousery and ball in general.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:49 am to
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For others, it seems like potentially a last chance (Guzan) to prove their worth.

I think there just aren't that many good GKs available. Guzan is a great teammate and has a lot of experience that he can pass on to Turner.

quote:

I’m looking mainly at Lleget in this light. His inclusion in this squad after all the time he has gotten this year makes it seem to me that he is there to help the young guys grow, but won’t be on the WCQ squad

Lletget will 100% be on the WCQ squads. But yes, he's likely there to help integrate Busio and Williamson. He can also play on the wing, since there just weren't many good options on the preliminary roster.
Posted by Keys Open Doors
In hiding with Tupac & XXXTentacion
Member since Dec 2008
32804 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:50 am to
Which players did you want to see who weren’t called up?

I know Richards didn’t join because he wants to prepare for the club season. Have to assume the same with a guy like Konrad just joining Marseille
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:51 am to
I think everyone wanted Clark, but he just had an appendectomy.
Posted by DByrd2
Fredericksburg, VA
Member since Jun 2008
9948 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:51 am to
I hope I am wrong, but I feel like Busio will only end up getting sub minutes behind the likes of Roldan and Lleget.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:53 am to
Gregg Berhalter reveals that he had wanted to bring in James Sands to December and January camps, but injury/fitness issues kept him from being included, and noted that those same issues played a role in Sands not being included in Olympic qualifying. #USMNT

-Ives
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:53 am to
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I hope I am wrong, but I feel like Busio will only end up getting sub minutes behind the likes of Roldan and Lleget.

I think Busio will play quite a bit. He can play all 3 CM positions.
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:55 am to
Berhalter on Julian Araujo: Araujo wasn't ready to commit to the USMNT, but he values the player and could set him competing for a starting role in the future.

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Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:55 am to
Gregg Berhalter on Gianluca Busio:

"I've been really impressed with him (this season). ... His time has come."

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Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:57 am to
Matt Miazga, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Erik Palmer-Brown, Johnny Cardoso and Bryan Reynolds are some of the players Berhalter said he didn't want to take away from their clubs at this point.

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Posted by lionward2014
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2015
13617 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 9:57 am to
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I hope I am wrong, but I feel like Busio will only end up getting sub minutes behind the likes of Roldan


I will melt hard if Roldan gets more minutes than Busio. Roldan is C squad level or worse, he shouldn't factor in any going forward.
Posted by GeismarGeauxer
Geismar
Member since Dec 2009
5245 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 10:02 am to
Is Aaron Long still out?
Where does he fit in when healthy?
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 7/1/21 at 10:02 am to
Gregg Berhalter on Caden Clark: "It's really unfortunate with the timing of the appendectomy. He's a player I was really looking forward to working with... we know this kid has a bright future." #USMNT

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