John Anthony Brooks at Hoffenheim

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Pagefan, Dec 14, 2009.

  1. Kool Herc

    Kool Herc Member

    Oct 17, 2008
    Dallas
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    what sort of competition does he face for minutes? does the hertha manager play youngsters?
     
  2. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yes
     
  3. Lascho

    Lascho Member+

    Sep 1, 2008
    Hannover, Germany
    Club:
    Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Maik Franz came from Frankfurt. Experienced Bundesliga player, should be a lock.
    Roman Hubnik, a Czech international.
    Andre Mijatovic, the team captain; a good BL2 player, he probably loses his spot to Franz.
    Sebastian Neumann, Germany U21 player.
    He's probably their 5th CB now.
     
  4. an1310

    an1310 Member+

    Jun 2, 2003
    Atlanta, GA
    Out of curiosity, how's his English?
     
  5. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's ok.. about the same level as Chandler.
     
  6. kruck

    kruck Member+

    Jan 12, 2008
    Houston, TX
    Club:
    SV Werder Bremen
    Not to stir anything up, but if brooks is as good as it seems right now how committed to ussoccer do you think he is bshredder?
     
  7. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He's not as forceful as Chandler but for him it was more of a first-come-first-serve nature. But he's happy to be playing for the US team.

    http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=7774
     
  8. jakepc42

    jakepc42 Member+

    Mar 26, 2011
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We need to keep him comfortable...The fact that he turned down Bayern gives me more comfort that he'll play for the U.S.
    It seems as if playing for the U.S. is not becoming just an option for these young German-Americans but also a system they enjoy and can relate to with other GA's.
    Here's a look at our all German team
    ----------------Yelldell----------------
    Chandler--D.Williams-Brooks-Morales
    --------Jones---------Hurzeler-------
    McCargo-----------------------Kiesewetter
    ----------Boyd------------George----
     
  9. wcssstar33

    wcssstar33 Member

    Aug 28, 2008
    Milwaukee
    Club:
    Newcastle United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just subscribing to this thread because I think he's definitely one to watch. Anyone offered a deal at age 18 by Bayern at least warrants some serious looks
     
  10. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    I can't help but wonder if, for many of these German-Americans who are part black how much of them wanting to play for the US is just a chance to be around others like themselves.

    Growing up black in Germany you're a definite minority. Now suddenly they play for the US and there are both plenty of other black players and even a handful of other German-American black players and you're all of a sudden amongst familar company that playing for and in Germany rarely offers.

    I mean, I know there are likely soccer reasons and nationalistic reasons for wanting to play for the US as well, but I can't help but wonder if there's also a little more to it for these guys.
     
  11. Jacques Strappe

    Mar 24, 2005
    Atlanta, GA
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Uh oh. Here comes the threadjack about racism in Germany compared to the US. Anyone ever been to WV? If not, hang around 'cause we will be there in in about 30 posts...
     
  12. DontJustStareAtIt

    Jul 2, 2011
    Because we all know everyone in Berlin and Bundesliga are white Germans.
     
  13. F96

    F96 Member+

    Oct 24, 2002
    Skåne
    Club:
    Hannover 96
    Damn it, I should have made a bet with someone. :D
     
  14. banbaseball

    banbaseball Member

    Oct 10, 2000
    East of the Bay
    Classic.
     
  15. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
    Club:
    DC United

    Not really knowing if there is an ulterior motivation... I would venture to say it has more to do with being able to earn a spot on a WC team.. The competition in Germany is unreal and playing for the USA is a great chance for them to explore their US heritage.
     
  16. minya

    minya Member

    Mar 27, 2008
    san diego, ca
    It's either this or our white servicemen can't service. As later is highly doubtful you are probably right.
     
  17. Alex_K

    Alex_K Member+

    Mar 23, 2002
    Braunschweig, Germany
    Club:
    Eintracht Braunschweig
    Nat'l Team:
    Bhutan
    What was the reason for Thomas Dooley and David Wagner then? Well, except of never being called up for Germany, I mean.
     
  18. GiallorossiYank

    GiallorossiYank Member+

    Jan 20, 2011
    NJ/Roma/Napoli
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We need to call this kid up. Play him vs Belgium, why not? :D
     
  19. bshredder

    bshredder BigSoccer Supporter

    Feb 23, 1999
    Club:
    Millwall FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    There's an article out in German

    http://www.morgenpost.de/printarchi...lent-Brooks-traeumt-von-Klinsmanns-Anruf.html

    It says that Brooks is finally pain free from his Achilles

    Brooks "dreams of a Klinsmann callup." Brooks thinks Jurgen is going to do wonders for the game in the US

    Brooks' coach considers him a "huge talent."

    The article also touches on comparisons that are made between Brooks and Jerome Boateng. Both are "athletic, big, yet fast"
     
  20. Beserkr29

    Beserkr29 Member

    Jul 10, 2010
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Would take a Boateng clone in a heartbeat. Hope this kid can be that good.
     
  21. Kool Herc

    Kool Herc Member

    Oct 17, 2008
    Dallas
    Club:
    Leeds United AFC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    can someone post the entire article please? preferably translated
     
  22. usry723

    usry723 Member+

    Aug 14, 2008
    Georgia, USA
    Club:
    Atlanta
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Can't wait to see this guy play. Never have before. He's definitely one to watch over the coming years. Hope to see him in London.
     
  23. Soccer888

    Soccer888 Red Card

    Mar 28, 2011
  24. El Michael

    El Michael Member

    Dec 17, 2009
    Club:
    DC United
    Based on all the good reports on him I wonder how far he is from a NT call-up, 2 years?. I know he's young but CB isn't currently one of our stronger areas
     
  25. kruck

    kruck Member+

    Jan 12, 2008
    Houston, TX
    Club:
    SV Werder Bremen
    A NT call up prolly wouldnt be too far after his bundesliga debut but lets not jump the gun. Weve heard good things about him but we dont know when he will get 1st team action could be soon, maybe in the spring?

    I doubt it will be 2 years though. He has a squad number and when/if he debuts he will get called in.
     

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