I guess, although I found on two separate wiki pages that said he was an American citizen. His page and the Union page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Philadelphia_Union_season
I like that he is always attacking the goal. When in front of goal he is looking to shoot, but in a smart way. Turns, chips, offspeed, power. Whatever the situation calls for. Over 90 minutes, against better competition, he is probably not nearly as impressive, but I like the confidence.
His MLS Player Combine page confirms his dual citizenship: http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/combine/bios
His MLS Player Combine page confirms his dual citizenship: http://www.mlssoccer.com/superdraft/2012/combine/bios
Speed kills. And this guys got it along with technical qualities and apparently can finish! I like him hope he can keep improving. Him and Jack Mac for camp cupcake!
He said he prefers coming in with 20-30 mins left in the game that way he can run like crazy and not have to worry about conserving energy. Wouldn't mind seeing him on the USMNT as a super sub.
I assume he was just one of those guys that slipped through the cracks. The good news is, he didn't stay all four years, and he still has plenty of time to make a solid career.
I didn't mean it like that. There is some experience to be gained. But starting your pro career at 21-22 is just putting you behind all your peers and competition on all fronts.
I disagree. Our college players arrive both mentally and physically more prepared to play. They also have longer careers as they were not playing under professional systems from the age of 15-16. Jozy probably would be a far better player today and more prepared to excel at a bigger club if he had taken a year or two to grow mentally and learn some basic conditioning in College. Add Freddy Adu to that list. Zizzo as well. Any number of our young professionals. Conversely look at Brian McBride or Lichaj or Dempsey. Even one or two years in college can make a positive contribution to a player. Of course much of this comes down to an individual level. Michael Bradley for example is doing well. Just saying, I don't knee jerk to think college is bad for our players just because it is different from other systems.
It clearly doesn't. Exhibit A) Hoppenot is doing just fine at the moment. Some people aren't ready to play soccer professionally at the age of 18. That doesn't mean they won't be excellent players in the future. Dempsey went to college. He even played in the MLS. And yet he's done pretty well.
conditioning isn't taught at a professional club? Seriously, if any pro club isn't teaching their players how to be better conditioned, they are not going to be in business long. I don't think the college route is a death knell like some others, but it's not ideal. Players may have longer careers as a result, but I'd argue their peak years are worse than someone growing up in a pro system. Guess there's no real way to determine which of us is correct though. Such is life.
I'm not sure where you got that. He played 4 seasons at Princeton: http://www.goprincetontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10600&ATCLID=1573459
After seeing a few of his last games, he's not ready for the USMNT. I like the confidence and speed, but everything else is not in the right place. He kind of reminds me of Chris Rolfe, but I think Rolfe was better his first two years, and if Rolfe wasn't considered ready, this kid sure isn't ready now.
Well the fact that he is still only 21, and that he doesn't turn 22 until November. If what you are saying is true, I guess he had to enter college around 16 or 17. Either way, my point stands, turning pro at 20-21 isn't the worse of options.
