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re: USMNT Sept. WCQ roster announcement/discussion thread (2:30pm ESPN)

Posted on 8/29/13 at 3:32 pm to
Posted by Tennessee Jed
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 3:32 pm to
Zusi is a nice stop gap, but he has no business being a first choice starter.

Nothing against SKC, I think Besler is the best defender we have right now. Just don't think Zusi is good enough.

I'd put Bedoya, Corona, and Donovan all ahead of him.
This post was edited on 8/29/13 at 3:34 pm
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 3:42 pm to
We just need 4 points to lock up a spot. It's going to be sweet if we do it against Mexico.
Posted by svb
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 3:43 pm to
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I'd put Bedoya, Corona, and Donovan all ahead of him.


I wouldn't.
This post was edited on 8/29/13 at 3:44 pm
Posted by SouthOfSouth
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 3:48 pm to
I think Zusi has been very good for the US lately and I am happy to have him on the roster.

I was gonna be happy as long as I got my Bacon, so
This post was edited on 8/29/13 at 4:01 pm
Posted by Jumbeauxlaya
LSU
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 4:16 pm to
Bedoya yes, corona no
Posted by itawambadog
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 4:23 pm to
Seeing Jozy and lil Bacon up front could be something to see.
Posted by lsu31always
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 4:26 pm to
This roster has me pumped. Can't wait to be at Finns for the games.
Posted by 225bred
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 5:35 pm to
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So we all agree that Donovan should start on the right wing over Zusi, right?

nope. FJ at LB, Donovan/Dempsey on the left, in the hole, Zusi on the right. His service to Jozy has been nothing short of spot on in the latest round of WCQ's, and Zusi will track back and put in more defensive work than anyone else in the front 4.

guys who are dogcussing Chandler for not being here, its because JK simply thinks he doesnt belong right now, not because Timmy chandler doesnt wanna be here.
Posted by 225bred
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 5:36 pm to
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Zusi is a nice stop gap, but he has no business being a first choice starter.

well that's just simply not true.
Posted by hendersonshands
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 8:50 pm to
Zusi is slightly above average at everything, but not really great at anything, except maybe free kicks.
Posted by TN Bhoy
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 8:53 pm to
Edu is finally gone forever


I foresee 6 points. Bacon to score v Mex.
Posted by uway
Member since Sep 2004
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 8:55 pm to
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Zusi is slightly above average at everything, but not really great at anything, except maybe free kicks.


He has made 3 good crosses and one good tackle, though, so lets sit Landon.
Posted by Tigerstark
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 8:55 pm to
I think Zusi is probably tops in our player pool for providing service into the box from the right side.

I think he has a high defensive work rate for an attacking guy.

I don't think he's our number 1 option, but I do think he's probably our second best option. Corona or Bedoya may overtake him eventually though, as they have higher upsides.



Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 9:13 pm to
If Zusi were to start, it have to be on the right and move Donovan to either ST, CAM, or LW/LM. Zusi just doesn't play well on the left.
Posted by Bho
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 9:16 pm to
Alright, I'm going to start it. Guzan should start the first match. He's in form.
Posted by pvilleguru
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 9:17 pm to
I would be OK with that.
Posted by tigerfan88
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 9:23 pm to
I wouldn't have a problem with Howard or Guzan starting. Guzan is probably in better form for club at the moment but benching Howard might cause some ripples you don't want considering the run the national team is on. Not to mention guzan hasn't had a clean sheet in over a year
Posted by 225bred
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 9:28 pm to
JK has said time and time again that the starting GK is Timmy's and its by a wide margin.
And yeah uway, take your smartass comment elsewhere because I never advocated benching Landon.
Posted by fightingtigers98
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 8/29/13 at 10:18 pm to



i like this lineup because it allows Zusi to send crosses in the box, Landy can hang around in the middle and make some runs, putting Dempsey on the left allows Johnson to push up since dempsey likes to push in. Besler has the speed to cover for johnson occassionly and Brooks is one of our most talented players
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 8/29/13 at 10:22 pm to
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No offense, but that lineup would be a disaster.
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