Tag Archives: fabian johnson
Who does Klinsmann Axe from His US Men’s Team Roster of 27?
The guys discuss Jurgen Klinsmann’s roster of 27 on the United States Men’s National Team and who should be axed before the US v Scotland friendly on The Straight Red Card. Audio oddness occurs. We recommend listening in mono or use left/right adjustments.
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.
Timothy Chandler Says “No Thanks” to Jurgen Klinsmann: It’s Serious This Time
The discussion is back on: why did Timothy Chandler refuse Jurgen Klinsmann’s call up to the US National Team squad preparing for CONCACAF qualifying? Was it the Nurnberg influence again? Is he having second thoughts? Or as Brian Sciaretta put it today on twitter: Maybe Timmy’s heart just isn’t in …
Clint Dempsey to Arsenal Next Season? Good Move?
Brett and Derek discuss whether it’s time for Clint Dempsey to move to a bigger club. And how about playing Donovan up top with Dempsey on the Nats as well? How about Chandler at right midfield instead of left back? Does anyone really want to talk about the CONCACAF Champions …
US Fans Hate Giuseppe Rossi? Huh? NBC Rips Off Chris Medley?
The guys discuss goal.com’s assertion in a recent article that Giuseppe Rossi has become the focus of “hate” by American soccer fans. Did NBC rip off Christopher Medley’s “Soccer & the Mechanics of Sport” idea? And a response to those from abroad who assume ALL American’s are “idiots.” On The …
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 …
Alexi Lalas: “We Are Who We Are.” What Klinsmann Learned vs Italy
Derek and Brett Discuss the idea by Alexi Lalas that perhaps the US v Italy game might have taught Jurgen Klinsmann the lessons of pragmatism. Maybe Klinsmann can or can’t transform the US team into his vision, but he might now understand how we can squeeze out a win vs …
US Limps Into Friendly with Italy: Donovan, Jones, Chandler, Torres Out
The guys discuss the upcoming friendly with Italy on Feb 29th, 2012. It looks like Shea will be added to the squad. Who else, as the team seems to shrink with injuries? Time to give Josh Gatt a call? On The Straight Red Card.
There Was More: US National Team Full of “Fake Americans” Part 2
The guys finish up the two part discussion about “Fake Americans” on the US National Team…. And how to clone a Big Mac. The Straight Red Card…