OWN(yewu)ED
16 Dec 2006, 05:49 PM
this is nothing but projection. But four years of development, who do you think wins the spot?
Cherundolo, despite a horrid start at Hannover is starting become the steady right back we missed so much, one of the many key players who was not apparently in best form in the WC. But his experience is invaluable, and nothing can take away from his knowledge of the game. We will be 31 next go around, maybe his age will catch up with him, and it is unlikely the learning curve is likely to go up any time soon. He's a solid player but could we do better?
Spector IMO is the favorite right now, one of our best young prospects getting lots of time in with a struggling powerhouse in West Ham. Its just not falling right for the Hammers right now, but from the games ive seen recently, save for one, he's improved ALOT since his last season at Charlton. He is right on the border, dangerously close to taking of Cherundolo. He can play anywhere along the back line, and play it respectably well (see Scottland match). He will be starting in 2010, its just a question of if its on the right or left side.
last is the prospect with most upside of all in my opinion, but is still a project; Marvel Wynne. His cross and touch need work, but god the kid is fast! My jaw drops every time i see him run the field. he's got 4 years under the guidance of Bruce Arena to fine tune his skills, and if he shows the learning curve he has been late this MLS season these next few years. He is without a doubt the best candidate for a position. Wynne is a big if, but if he turns out to be the player we hope he is, he will be one of the best wingers there is. I think he is able to do it.
my prediction for 2010:
------------Onyewu------Gibbs-----------
Wynne-----------------------------Spector
gets all of our best players onto the field; we just pray Gibbs can stay healthy.
Cherundolo, despite a horrid start at Hannover is starting become the steady right back we missed so much, one of the many key players who was not apparently in best form in the WC. But his experience is invaluable, and nothing can take away from his knowledge of the game. We will be 31 next go around, maybe his age will catch up with him, and it is unlikely the learning curve is likely to go up any time soon. He's a solid player but could we do better?
Spector IMO is the favorite right now, one of our best young prospects getting lots of time in with a struggling powerhouse in West Ham. Its just not falling right for the Hammers right now, but from the games ive seen recently, save for one, he's improved ALOT since his last season at Charlton. He is right on the border, dangerously close to taking of Cherundolo. He can play anywhere along the back line, and play it respectably well (see Scottland match). He will be starting in 2010, its just a question of if its on the right or left side.
last is the prospect with most upside of all in my opinion, but is still a project; Marvel Wynne. His cross and touch need work, but god the kid is fast! My jaw drops every time i see him run the field. he's got 4 years under the guidance of Bruce Arena to fine tune his skills, and if he shows the learning curve he has been late this MLS season these next few years. He is without a doubt the best candidate for a position. Wynne is a big if, but if he turns out to be the player we hope he is, he will be one of the best wingers there is. I think he is able to do it.
my prediction for 2010:
------------Onyewu------Gibbs-----------
Wynne-----------------------------Spector
gets all of our best players onto the field; we just pray Gibbs can stay healthy.