Category Archives: carlos bocanegra
Loose Lips Sink Ships: Is Klinsmann Losing the Locker Room? (Costa Rica Preview)
by Derek Richey and Brett Corbit “Frustration is mounting,” writes Brian Straus in his recent Sporting News article. And I don’ think any of us were surprised to hear that Carlos Bocanegra was broken-hearted and upset by Klinsmann’s decision to not start him versus Honduras, but according to Straus, the …
About How Excited Should We Get About the US Win vs Mexico at Azteca?
The guys review the result of the US victory of Mexico at Azteca. Was it as ground-breaking and important as was described by so many after the game? on The Straight Red Card.
Dempsey, Dolo, Boca, Chandler Left Off of US Friendly Roster vs Mexico
As the US Nats rally to face Mexico in Mexico City, Jurgen Klinsmann leaves some regular starters off the roster, including Dempsey, Bocanegra, Cherundolo, Bradley, and the unpredictable Timothy Chandler. The team seems poised to try some some “rising stars” including Steven Beithasour, who has been recruited by the Iranian …
Garber & MLS “Better” About Allowing Players Go Abroad?
Are Don Garber and MLS serious about becoming a selling league? Are we under or over-valuing or players? Thoughts about Cameron’s move to Stoke. Tightshirt Twellman says he’s surprised Demerit hasn’t gotten another chance at the Nats–are you? On The Straight Red Card.
US v Antigua & Barbuda & Guatemala & Dexter St. Jock on TSRC
The guys discuss the friendly vs Canada, the first qualifier vs Antigua & Barbuda, and the upcoming match vs Guatemala…Oh, and Dexter St Jock. Enough 2-a-days already? Shift Bocanegra to LB and bring in Cameron? on The Straight Red Card…
Klinsmann: US Team Needs to Be More “Nasty”
The guys discuss the US v Brazil friendly on The Straight Red Card. Does the USMNT need to be more “nasty?”
The Biggest Surprises w/ Klinsmann’s 27 USMNT Roster: No Brek Shea?
The guys discuss the biggest surprises about Jurgen Klinsmann’s picks for the upcoming friendly/qualifying roster. Does the absence of Brek Shea make sense? Who fills in at the wing positions? Does this change the formation? Will Landon Donovan play out left? Danny Williams out right? How about Herculez Gomez out …
Who’s the Genius that Decided to Name the US Nats Squad in Two Parts? On TSRC
The guys discuss the call up of the first 16 by Jurgen Klinsmann for the United States Mens Team squad for the upcoming friendlies and CONCACAF qualifying. On The Straight Red Card.
Should Clint Dempsey Stay at Fulham? on TSRC
Brett and Derek discuss all the hoopla surrounding Dempsey’s possible move from Fulham to Arsenal or Roma or otherwise. Also, Grant Wahl’s Top 15 Seasons for American’s Abroad. Did he make the right picks? On The Straight Red Card.
Optimum US Lineup? Klinsmann & Donovan at Odds?
The guys discuss the optimum US starting squad (when everyone is healthy), and clear up any misconceptions based on Ian Darke’s comments during the US v Italy match-up that may intimate a “conflict” between Jurgen Klinsmann and Landon Donovan. Also a quick word on the yahoo sports article regarding Chris …
