Yep, he should be eligible (nationality, not age is the issue). Question is then, would the Union allow him to go... http://www.brotherlygame.com/2017/1...ion-derrick-jones-united-states-u20-world-cup
If my oldest, who's 8, can play on the U-8 team, then I see no reason why DJ's situation is any different.
Derrick Jones has made a tremendous impact on the U-20s so far after two matches. He's been key to disrupting the opposition and controlling the midfield since he came on for the injured Gedion Zelalem. While he still has an issue here and there with his passing decisions, I'm becoming more impressed with his skills on the ball as a holding midfielder.
I was expecting this. He has been a regular callup for Bosnia, had good form the last few games for the Union, and their match against Greece is huge since they can move into 2nd place in their group if with a win. Bosnia have more qualifiers in August, September, and October that he may also be called up for.
Read somewhere that report day for Bosnia is June 1. Hopefully he can report late and not miss the NYCFC match Bedoya called up. Looks like its effective immediately and he'll miss Saturday's game .@tlthompson82 I can confirm that no MLS players will be released back 2 clubs next wknd. Would defeat purpose of altitude acclimatization.— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) May 28, 2017
I think he's gone. I'd want to go early if I were him, that's a +7 hour time change. That's real jet lag, you can't roll off the flight and be 100% without a couple days to acclimate.
Spoiler alert for U-20 World cup below Austin Trusty on in the 76th minute for the U-20 World Cup quarterfinal match v New Zealand. Derrick Jones was serving suspension for card accumulation. Scan on for more... Sweet move by Trusty results in a corner that he then finishes with a blast for a score in the 84th minute followed by a Jordan tongue and a 4 dab celebration. US wins 6-0 to face Venezuela next.
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/201...yer-preliminary-2017-concacaf-gold-cup-roster CHICAGO (June 3, 2017) – U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Bruce Arena has submitted the 40-player preliminary roster for this summer’s 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Tournament rules require the final 23-player roster to be turned in to CONCACAF no later than June 27. All players on the final list must come from the preliminary roster. GOALKEEPERS (6): Joe Bendik (Orlando City SC), Jesse Gonzalez (FC Dallas), Brad Guzan (Atlanta United FC), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Colorado Rapids), Sean Johnson (New York City FC) DEFENDERS (12): Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United), Greg Garza (Atlanta United FC), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca/MEX), Matt Hedges (FC Dallas), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest/ENG), Matt Miazga (Chelsea/ENG), Justin Morrow (Toronto FC/CAN), Matt Polster (Chicago Fire), Jonathan Spector (Orlando City SC), Jorge Villafaña (Santos Laguna/MEX), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City) MIDFIELDERS (15): Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana/MEX), Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC/CAN), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana/MEX), Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire), Tommy McNamara (New York City FC), Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers), Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Chris Pontius (Philadelphia Union), Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund/GER), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC), Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution), Kenny Saief (Gent/BEL), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy) FORWARDS (7): Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC/CAN), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC), C.J. Sapong (Philadelphia Union), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Jones struggled on the ball against the high-pressing Venezuela midfield. He definitely needs to improve his touch and develop his ability in traffic. Thankfully, he's young.
Seems like everyone is pretty meh about the Gold Cup call ups. Anyone else think Fafa or CJ would bring more to the team than Pontius?
Pontius won't see the field, so I dunno. I'm not a fan of CJs game so I'd be in favor of him not on the U for any reason, However, he Unions season is over and the US did nothing wrong to deserve him.
I don't get the CJ push... and comparing him to Pontius/Saief is silly... you need to compare him to Agudelo, Morris and Dwyer... not sure I'd argue him displacing any of them. I do agree wearing my USMNT hat I'd rather see Fafa get a shot over Pontius on the left, but maybe Bruce sees Chris as a more of a like for like replacement, where Fafa is better fit to replace a Zardes or someone like that.
CJ has also played well at RW when moved there so I'd disagree that it's silly to compare him to Pontius. His game translates over to that position just fine. It does say more about Pontius that his striker might do as well he might in that spot.
Ok, I think my antiCJ bias is showing. I disagree he's played well on the wing. If anything, he disappears when Simpson plays with him. CJ does some things well. He plays physical. He can hold the ball until help arrives. He can sometimes draw a foul and spot kick. However, let's be honest, his touch is not great. The ball always seems to spring off his foot a yard too far allowing the defender to close and dispossess. He isn't fast. I'm not saying he's Ariestguieta slow, but he's not a burner. And not deceptively quick either, he looks to post up, not beat guys on the dribble. I want that in a wing. I want Fafa beating guys and stretching defenses. CJ doesn't have that, or if he does, I've never seen him use it. Fafa, Alberg, Ilsinho and even Pontius before his confidence crash all will fire from outside the box if there's even a glimmer of daylight at net. CJ's shots are almost all from the 6 and in. He is what he is at 28, a striker who is physical. I don't think he's been snubbed by the USMNT, this is his ceiling and it's not good enough to be an international.
And so it begins! Introducing your #USMNT starting XI for our #GoldCup2017 opener vs. Panama.Lineup notes: https://t.co/sW4HHMO8dm pic.twitter.com/ZcFuP2SOLD— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) July 8, 2017 Starting AND getting the armband.