Five Cuts for US vs Cuba

[Dan Roudebush]

Looks ike Demerit is out with a hamstring.

So he's gone.

Perkins deferred to T&T match is a no brainer.

Which 3 remaining players will be left to T&T?

I suspect Torres unless he has really shined in the training sessions, or Bease shows signs of breaking down. Would support Bob's policy of getting players comfortable with the team before stepping on the field..

Davies got in a day late. so he's had less of a look. T&T squad.

Comes down to Orozco, Adu, or Szetela for the final cut.

[mrliioadin]

Fair question. Szetela is most likely of the ones you mentioned to be forgotten I think. Unless we're in a real scrap and we need the defensive help. (although I always thought he was stronger going forward and being creative). It might be Orozco. But I expect Adu will get some time. It might become an issue as to whether Adu or Altidore or Klejstan gets time. a 2 out of the 3 kind of situation.

Still, much better options than previous camps/matches

[alocksley]

Fair question. Szetela is most likely of the ones you mentioned to be forgotten I think. Unless we're in a real scrap and we need the defensive help. (although I always thought he was stronger going forward and being creative). It might be Orozco. But I expect Adu will get some time. It might become an issue as to whether Adu or Altidore or Klejstan gets time. a 2 out of the 3 kind of situation.

Still, much better options than previous camps/matches

I would take any of those guys over Kljestan, who is just not my cup of tea.

[ugaaccountant]

First 4, agree.

Orozco's in if Demeritt's out, imo of what Bradley will do. I doubt Klejestan's looked better than Adu. I'd assume Klejestan or Szetela have to wait.

[morrissey]

I would take any of those guys over Kljestan, who is just not my cup of tea.

mmmm....tea - must go make a cup.

I do believe that Saturday's game will be the "normal" lineup with subs of Freddy, Altidore, and either Torres or Orozco if the score is in our favour.

James

[Missionary]

If we get any more defections before game time u could probably start a girl's club team and prevail.


Seriously, Josy should be getting a start and Freddy but won't. B&B will play conservative until they qualify.

[Missionary]

My guess is that Orozco and Szetela get cut for this one.

[Peretz48]

I read somewhere that Bradley indicated that several players had minor injuries, in addition to Demerit's hamstring. The only roster scratch that is definite is Demerit. It's possible that one or more of the minor injured may also scratch, so predicting the roster cuts may not be as easy as some have guessed.

[Peretz48]

The USA roster has been trimmed from 23 to 18. Not in uniform:
*Defender Jay DeMerit (hamstring)
*Forward Charlie Davies (undisclosed knock)
*Goalkeeper Troy Perkins
*Defender Michael Orozco
*Midfielder Danny Szetela
(DeMerit won't play Wednesday at T&T, the others are expected to travel)

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/

[scaryice]

No surprises here.