The Aron Johannsson Thread

Discussion in 'USA Men: News & Analysis' started by USvsIRELAND, Apr 14, 2013.

  1. Bruce S

    Bruce S Member+

    Sep 10, 1999
    who can debate that?
     
  2. sav19

    sav19 Member

    Jul 5, 2005

    It's funny you mention that, because i saw this video and the first thing that came to mind was his similarities to Stu.

    I like this guy already!

     
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  3. USAMEX10

    USAMEX10 Member+

    Sep 24, 2010
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    I would love to see a front 4 of

    ------Altidore------
    A.J--Dempsey--Donovan. I know it's not his most comfortable position bt if he can play it better than our other LW options why not..
     
  4. FW__

    FW__ Member+

    Jun 23, 2006
    Chattanooga, TN
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Classic
     
  5. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I would rather have Shawn Parker starting at LW :D

    Aron, GAM, Julian Green and Zusi as our 4 attacking options off the bench at the WC ;)
     
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  6. Swami

    Swami Member

    Mar 5, 2005
    Typical overreaction to beating up some Concacaf teams.
     
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  7. an1310

    an1310 Member+

    Jun 2, 2003
    Atlanta, GA

    To be fair, these are the same CONCACAF teams we have to beat up to qualify for the WC. And we're the hunted now.
     
  8. richmondlaw

    richmondlaw Member

    Jun 13, 2010
    Club:
    DC United
    it will definitely be interesting to see where Klinsman thinks he lines up best. Competition won't hurt to push Fabian and Zusi on the wings. Everyone knows that Donovan is taking one of those spots. If on the left then Fabian drops back to LB and Beasley goes to the bench.
     
  9. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    A 2018 attacking lineup including Jozy, Johansson, Boyd and Jac Mac would be interesting to see
     
  10. Swami

    Swami Member

    Mar 5, 2005
    You would think everyone who has been watching the USMNT for the last 10 years would know this by now. Some watch the US beating up on minnows and suddenly think Donovan should play in the center to deal with tight spaces and physical marking that will surely come his way against real teams. Leave LD outside with the freedom to move in.
     
  11. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    FYP
     
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  12. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    But where's the spot for Zusi/FJ?
     
  13. LouisianaViking07/09

    Aug 15, 2009
    Dont' have any trust in Boyd or McInerney developing any further?
     
  14. Yankee9782

    Yankee9782 Member

    Jun 13, 2011
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls

    Seems to me that the 2018 team may be really really good. Lots of young talent making their way onto the USMNT. Excellent.
     
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  15. LongDuckDong

    LongDuckDong Member+

    Jan 26, 2011
    Club:
    FC Schalke 04
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Boyd is 22 and a starter for Rapid Wien. Parker is 20 and a starter for a mid table club in a top 3 league. Julian will likely be a starter in the Bundesliga before he's 20.
     
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  16. NMMatt

    NMMatt Member+

    Apr 5, 2006
    So we have too many wingers/attacking mids/forwards to get them all on the field at the same time. Remember when we ran out Robbie Findley against England to start the World Cup. :D What a great problem to have.

    I say let Altidore, Bacon, GAM, Herc, Dempsey, Donovan, Zusi, Fabian, Beasley, Joe Benny, Ale, and Mix all fight it out for those four or so spots with a few (Zusi, Mix) possibly pushing Bradley and Jones in the middle and of course Beasley and Fabian as options at wing back. No favorites. Not even Dempsey is guaranteed a spot. May the best players in the best form get the playing time.
     
  17. Totoro

    Totoro Member+

    Dec 3, 2009
    Colorado
    Maybe on paper, but not in our hearts.
     
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  18. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I do, I like both of their long term potential, just don't think they're as talented as the four I mentioned. I see Boyd competing with Juan to be Jozy's primary backup at target forward next cycle. As for Jack I think like Boyd he'll be competing for a key bench role, as the primary backup at the off forward slot (if JK retains a similar system next cycle).
     
  19. USvsIRELAND

    USvsIRELAND Member+

    Jul 19, 2004
    ATL
    Not really. It's not like I'm suggesting Sean Johnson start over Howard here.

    I'm suggesting we put our best player in a free-ish supporting role behind Jozy, where he has the freedom to make runs, and interchange as he sees feet.
     
  20. USvsIRELAND

    USvsIRELAND Member+

    Jul 19, 2004
    ATL
    Ummm how?

    When was the last time Landon played "in the hole" for a stretch with the A-Team?

    When was the last time Landon played "in the hole" for a stretch with Jozy at FW and Clint and Zusi/Fabian/Corona on the wings?

    Never. Until we try it out.
     
  21. kba4life1

    kba4life1 Member+

    Jul 14, 2010
    Irvine, CA
    Yup. Especially attacking midfielders, which has been the bane of the USMNT for a while. Green, Lletget, Rowe, Zelalem, Arriola, Gatt, etc. Obviously, not all of those guys will make it (nor elect to play for the US) but I'm digging the odds. Exciting times
     
  22. Taeshan

    Taeshan Member

    Mar 13, 2013
    Club:
    Yeovil Town FC
    Hell we could still have at least half of them, for 2022.
     
  23. Cool Hand Luke

    Cool Hand Luke Member+

    Aug 13, 2008
    Austin Texas
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Absolving that old Rossi sting
     
  24. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    and there is the rub, is AJ better than let's say....Fabian?
     
  25. LouisZ

    LouisZ Member+

    Oct 14, 2010
    Southern California-USA
    Club:
    FC Barcelona
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    If Shawn Parker comes our way I'll be praying because that would be clear sign the end of the world is near.
     
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