Jonathan Gonzalez at Queretaro (OLF from CF Monterrey)

Not having a good game unfortunately.

But let's not give up him lol. He still needs to be called as soon as reasonably possible.

 

One bad game doesn't make a season. But it is something to keep an eye on

 

Starting versus UNAM Pumas. Univision.

 

Any idea why he was subbed out ?

 

The lineup was different than recent matches. Pabon, Sanchez, and Funes Mori all started on the bench. Assuming El Turco wanted to bring in Sanchez for some offense. Molina also started, so he probably moved into the DM role.

I wasn’t paying close attention to the match, so just guessing...

 

There are still Adu fanboy threads. We never give up.

 

Nickname idea: Jonagold

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...stant-named-interim-coach-of-u-s-soccer-team/

Am I drinking crazy-juice or does he mostly play as a ball-winning no. 6? Has his role been different for the USYNTs?

 

Yeah, I don't think the WaPo reporter has actually watched any relevant matches. FAKE NEWS!!!! (ha-ha!)

 

If this is true, I wonder if he is just going to select players that USSF is requesting or is it up to his discretion. If is up to him, then it will be like Arena still in charge.

 

The Mexican announcers call him Jonathan "Pac-Man" Gonzalez, presumably because he incessantly eats up ground and opposition possession.

In a handful of games I haven't seen him create much though. Right now that's not his role in the system.

 

Hmmmm I respect Goff a lot but that sentence doesn't sound right to me. Kid is a great passer of the ball, the kind who wins it and spreads it up field quickly. I'm not sure I'd call that an attacking midfielder but whatever

 

He also tweeted that McKennie is an attacker about a month ago:

Weston McKennie, a 19-year-old attacker from Texas, started for Schalke vs. Bayern Munich today. Logged 57 minutes.

— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) September 19, 2017

Maybe he just has brainfarts or something.

 

Yeah that's weird. Would be like calling Pulisic s defensive midfielder

 

IIRC, earlier in their youth careers McKennie was billed as an attacking midfielder and Gonzalez as a winger at various times. As is frequently the case in prospect development, they have gravitated to more defensive roles as they have moved up the ladder.

 

Those who can't do defend or something like that

 

I think it goes something like this..."Everyone defends and those that can attack, attack"

 

Pacman Gonzalez

 

Starting in a top-of-the-table clash vs America. Univision and Univision Deportes.

 

Este es el 1⃣1⃣ con el que hoy defenderemos el azul y blanco🔵⚪#VamosRayados por el triunfo 💪 pic.twitter.com/rLBMHOoewg

— Rayados (@Rayados) October 28, 2017

 

One game too late, but better late than never.

 

1-0 Monterrey. Getting a bit rough (but not chippy). JG with a hard foul or two for good measure, and got tangled up with Peralta as they wrestled each other to the ground, with Peralta suggesting a yellow was in order for JG. Got to hand to our boy, he’s very aggressive and physical closing down the man with the ball, particularly after a change in possession.

 

Not afraid to mix it up at all.

Rayados up 2. Gonzalez tracks like a pit bull.

 

JG with the anticipatory steal at midfield and threads a pass to Pabon who gets fouled in the box for a penalty! Hurtado converts!

Sick play.