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US v Jamaica: Klinsmann Redeems Himself After Blowing 1st Match
The guys discuss both US v Jamaica World Cup qualifying matches. Did Klinsmann blow game 1 with a totally inappropriate approach? How about the improvements in game 2? Altidore vs Gomez up top? 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 …
US v Brazil, US v Scotland Review: Are You Satisfied with Klinsmann’s Progress?
The guys review the US v Scotland and US v Brazil friendly matches in May 2012. Should we we happy with the progress Klinsmann has made? Herculez Gomez makes his mark. Landon Donovan dominates, and then gets dominated. Fabian Johnson slides right in to left back with ease. Bradley and …
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 …
Wahl: Where are the Next Donovans and Dempseys? Reason for Concern?
The guys address Grant Wahl’s concern about where the next generation of top-notch American players are coming from to take Dempsey and Donovan’s place. Did he overlook Altidore, or is it too soon to say despite his goal-scoring in Holland? Is Boyd the next McBride? Do you see any of …
Did Youth Player “Coddling” Lead to US Soccer U23 Olympic Failure? Porter Naive?
The guys discuss several articles critical of the US Soccer U23 performance during Olympic qualifying. Chuck Murphy says our players are too coddled. Grant Wahl and Matthew Doyle point out Caleb Porter’s managing naivete vs Canada and El Salvador. When Terrence Boyd went down with a bloody nose, why didn’t …
US U23s Lose To Canada 2-0; Chances of Making Olympics “Less than 50%” on TSRC
Brett and Derek discuss the US loss to Canada in Olympic qualifying (2-0). What are Caleb Porter’s chances of getting the US into the Olympic games? Who is to blame for the 2-0 defeat to Canada? Can we beat El Salvador? If so, how do we get past Mexico in …
The Latin Player Influence vs the German Influence on US Soccer w/ YA’s Brian Sciaretta
Brian Sciaretta of Yanks Abroad discusses the growing youth movement of German-American players in 1 and 2 bundesliga with Derek and Brett. Featuring discussions on: Timothy Chandler, Danny Williams, Fabian Johnson, Villyan Bijev, Terrence Boyd, Jann George, Bobby Wood and Fabian Hurzeler on The Straight Red Card.