Will Bruin: the American Vieri

Discussion in 'USA Men' started by Superpippo, Nov 5, 2012.

  1. Superpippo

    Superpippo Member

    Apr 30, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I find it really odd that he is not on the NT radar. He is only 23 and doing big things for the Dynamo this season. I expect him to move on to Europe when December comes. Reminds me in many ways of the young Christian Vieri at Juventus. Thoughts?
     
  2. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    Well it is only like his second year in MLS so I don't find it too odd that he is off the radar.
     
  3. az2004

    az2004 Member

    Jun 5, 2012
    but he played 3 years of colege soccer at indiana
     
  4. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    how many goals does he have?

    I mean this guy is older than Boyd and Altidore.

    He could be our 4th or 5th string guy I suppose.
     
  5. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Older than Boyd by a year and 4 months, and older than Altidore by 2 weeks.

    Is his age really working against him?
     
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  6. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    yeah. it is. he has lesser abilities than those other two players. he is already behind 2 other players.

    I mean doesnt mean he wont get called up. He could get a chance.
     
  7. Clenbuterol

    Clenbuterol Red Card

    Aug 25, 2011
    Club:
    --other--
    It will be interesting to follow.
    So far he is the best striker in the Playoffs. If he can help eliminate SKC and then do something in the Eastern Conference Finals...

    ...that may open some eyes even more.
     
  8. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    possibly. we shall see.
     
  9. Superpippo

    Superpippo Member

    Apr 30, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Can we all agree that the Austria League is below the MLS? Also, I disagree with the lesser abilities. He seems to be a better finisher actually. And I am not entirely convinced scoring goals in MLS is that easy (or easier than say in Holland) judging by how Di Vaio and Henry performed.
     
  10. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I think the Austrian league is on par. I think the top two or three teams would do very well in MLS.

    But I think MLS teams are on par with the austrian league.
     
  11. Superpippo

    Superpippo Member

    Apr 30, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nesta could not keep up with the MLS this season. He said the players are "beasts" athletically speaking.
     
  12. Spursfan1

    Spursfan1 Member+

    Sep 7, 2010
    Atlanta
    Club:
    Tottenham Hotspur FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    did he say that?
     
  13. Marko72

    Marko72 Member+

    Aug 30, 2005
    New York
    It's tough to judge MLS by looking at some of the superstars who have played here. Some have been outstanding, others distinctly mediocre. I mean when he's been fully healthy, Thierry Henry is hands-down the best player in MLS without any question. But Nesta on the form he's shown this season would honestly not start on half the clubs in the league. (And the management of Montreal seems to have gone completely gaga for names and style and seemingly disregards substance, a syndrome which will haunt them for some time if I'm right.)

    Back to Bruin: He's been one of the better forwards in the league this year. Certainly one of the best American forwards this year. He's athletic and has a real nose for goal. I do consider him a good candidate for the Gold Cup squad next year if he keeps up his level of play, as well as the January Camp if Klinsmann holds the "traditional" Camp Cupcake (though he's hinted that he's looking to change that).
     
  14. Matrim55

    Matrim55 Member+

    Aug 14, 2000
    Berkeley
    Club:
    Connecticut
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Bruin came into the league as a big, strong kid who was good in the air and has great goal-scoring instincts - witness the chop-step he took before the finish yesterday. That's not taught.

    What he lacked was any sort of passing ability, an understanding of center forward tactics (where to be and when), and strength with his back to goal.

    He's improved the first aspect immensely, the second sufficiently, and the third a bit.

    So yes, lots of natural ability and an apparent willingness to work on his weaknesses. Lots to like about him.

    (This summer I drunkenly predicted he'd score 200 pro goals, by the way. He's got 178 to go...)
     
  15. Superpippo

    Superpippo Member

    Apr 30, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
  16. Superpippo

    Superpippo Member

    Apr 30, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I honestly think the golden Mexican generations will do wonders to raise the bar for MLS teams competing in CCL. Dynamo will play Santos Laguna in March (Peralta and Gomez).

    And I would not be too surprised actually if Monterrey goes all the way in the FIFA WC if they can get Jesus Zavala back from injury in time. They also have NT players Severo Meza, Reyna, De Nigris, Mier, Orozco and Chavez. I think they can beat Corinthians and have their own against Chelsea with a bit of luck. Mier was the central defender at the Olympics capable of keeping Neymar out of the game.
     
  17. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    It's the 15th ranked league in UEFA, two spots behind Cyprus:

    http://kassiesa.home.xs4all.nl/bert/uefa/data/method4/crank2013.html

    You could debate the finishing, but Bruin certainly looks to have a better first touch. In fact, I still have a lot of doubt as to whether Boyd's technique is going to be good enough at the international level
     
  18. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    I don't see him moving as he is not a NT player and Europe does not have a strong record of buying non-NT Americans out of MLS.

    He has the best technique base of the young American, MLS center forwards--Sapong, Bunbury, and McInerny.
     
  19. IndividualEleven

    Mar 16, 2006
    The salaries of the Austrian league are about the same as those of MLS. Given the integration of the Austrian league into UEFA allowing for appropriate pricing and easier movement of labor, MLS is probably of a somewhat higher standard.

    Bruin looks to have the better technique.
     
  20. Marko72

    Marko72 Member+

    Aug 30, 2005
    New York
    Indeed I rate Bruin above all three at this point, though it's worth noting that Jack Mac is about 3 years younger.
     
  21. Superpippo

    Superpippo Member

    Apr 30, 2010
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I don't understand why. His salary is currently $90,000/year. Any team in Europe could get him on the cheap while they rather wait for his price tag to rise. Europe is full of mediocre South American players (I can't count how many Brazilians and Argentineans), but top North Americans, including top Mexicans, are greatly overlooked.
     
  22. OWN(yewu)ED

    OWN(yewu)ED Member+

    Club: Venezia F.C.
    May 26, 2006
    chico, CA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    truth, right now of that bunch its Bruin, Jack Mac, Sapong...............................Bunbury
     
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  23. sidefootsitter

    sidefootsitter Member+

    Oct 14, 2004
    Bobo Vieri has not been known as the brightest bulb in socket.

    Will should be aghast at the comparison.

    PS. UEFA national rankings are based on clubs participating in the UEFA events. As such, Red Bull, Austria, Rapid spend somewhat to a "lot" more than an average A-BL club.
     
  24. Marko72

    Marko72 Member+

    Aug 30, 2005
    New York
    IMO, exactly.
     
  25. fingersave

    fingersave Member

    Sep 28, 2009
    Club:
    FC Dallas
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I may be off with this one, but Jack Mac reminds me a little of Wynalda.
     

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