[Naco]

Originally Posted by Beau Dure

His career sank after he realized he couldn't be capped for the USA.

Not saying one had anything to do with the other, but the statement itself is true. More or less.

Would the rule change allowed him to play for the US? Assuming he hadn't been capped by England of course.

[falvo]

Originally Posted by Naco

Would the rule change allowed him to play for the US? Assuming he hadn't been capped by England of course.

Possibly but I doubt at this point he could make the USMNT......if he isn't good enough for the MLS, I don't see how he could play for them?

[Beau Dure]

Originally Posted by Naco

Would the rule change allowed him to play for the US? Assuming he hadn't been capped by England of course.

I'm hazy on it, but I think he was actually ineligible all along. Doesn't matter if someone else capped him.

[falvo]

Here is what wiki says:


Trials in Major League Soccer
It was announced on 12 March that he was on trial at Southampton. In March and April 2008 Ricketts spent time on trial at the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS, having also had an earlier trial with Columbus Crew, but failed to earn a permanent deal at either side.

Return to Walsall
On 24 July, 2008, Ricketts once again rejoined Walsall and scored nine goals in his third spell there. However, at the end of the season he was released.[

Tranmere Rovers
On 14 August 2009, it was announced that Ricketts had signed a one year deal with Tranmere Rovers (his 11th professional club). Ricketts stated playing for John Barnes was a major factor in his decision to join the club. He made his debut for the club as a substitute in a League Cup game against his former club Bolton Wanderers on 25 August. He scored his first goal for Tranmere in a 2-1 defeat at Exeter City on 19 September 2009.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Ricketts