Pre-match: US v. Bosnia, August 14, 2013

Evans has certainly earned praise for his goal in qualifier but he's not long term solution. Conor Casey comes to mind. And yes there's some double standards, always has been with Klinsmann's player selection. I hope we're not blinded by the winning streak, for fans to be content with RB situation because the results are coming, I don't understand that.

That being said I do concede that one of Parkhurst/Evans will make the WC squad if Chandler remains out of the picture. But I shudder at the thought of both. And all coaches have favorites.

 

I agree with all of this, and I hope it's Parkhurst behind Chandler at the WC (though I'd prefer a healthy 'dolo).

 

Yeah. They need to give Dzeko to us. We don't seem to have anyone to give in return, though. Maybe they could take Larentowic(z)?

 

Again, what about Parkhurst's performances for the USMNT have you shuddering over him playing in a WCQ game? He hasnt played for Augsburg but he played all summer for the NATS in the Gold Cup so it isnt like he's all that out of form and he's hardly put a foot wrong defensively for the US. This seems to be a case of attaching blame or irrational dislike for a player because he isn't (for lack of a better term) a "sexy" option.

 

Well its clear you haven't been watching then. He's defending has been fine. He's an awkward looking player in general. Mindbogglingly thin and frail with an oddly shaped head. Dont let it fool you. Also autocorrect screwed up my last question.

 

Icky team.

 

The Gold Cup was a chance for him to show he's a superior option, playing against watered down competition. He was milktoast. Bedoya was an example of a milktoast player rising up. Parkhurst not so. In fact, looking at player ratings averages, he was the least impressive player who got significant minutes.

Simple Average player ratings for Gold Cup (and Guatemala) games:

Donovan 7.36
JohnsonS 6.81
JohnsonE 6.70
Besler 6.26
Beckerman 6.25
Diskerud 6.22
Rimando 6.09
Goodson 6.06
Bedoya 6.05
Wondolowski 6.00
Gonzalez 6.00
Beasley 6.00
Orozco 5.98
Corona 5.97
Torres 5.76
Holden 5.72
Shea 5.58
Parkhurst 5.56
Gomez 5.55
Castillo 5.44
Beltran 5.42
Onyewu 5.29
Bruin 5.00

 

Jermaine Jones with Bosnian friend Stojnic in Sarajevo!

http://www.klix.ba/magazin/americki...sreo-stare-prijatelje-bracu-stojnic/130813139

 

Parkhurst didn't impress in the Gold Cup. He was better in the knockout stages, but doesn't provide much going forward. Thought his first half against El Salvador was strong, but many of those teams allowed a lot of space that he didn't take advantage of.

True that he's played this summer for the US but his club situation is worrisome. If he isn't playing by January then he needs to move or be dropped from the national team. Weaker league in Denmark but that's when he was in his best form.

Evans completed like one forward pass against Panama in Seattle. Looked uncomfortable with going too far up the right flank.

Evans/Parkhurst are 2nd-3rd options. MLS RB's like Yedlin, Sarkodie, Farrell, Loyd, Williams, Myers must wonder what Evans is doing that they're not. Can't blame Evans for taking advantage of his opportunity though.

 

But they don't have TWO Johnsons.

 

Icky-Icky-Icky-Ptang-Zoop-Boing

 

Ickey Shuffle?

Parkhusrt performed pretty well in UCL action when he got the chance in group. Until proven otherwise, this is a level higher than Evans has proven he can perform well at. This friendly may be Evans' chance to match that. But for right now, that's why I'd rate Parkhurst ahead of Evans. Though lack of PT at club is a bit worrisome for Parkhurst going forward, he should be in fine form right now.

 

"Bacon" is when Klinsy told him that he will play tomorrow!

 

How about this. We give them, Tyler Deric, backup keeper on the Dynamo. Seth Sinovic on Sporting KC, and get Canada to throw in Ante Jazic for Dzeko.

 

Bosnia or the Jersey Shore?

 

In Polish "wicz" would be pronounced the same as "vić". Just a difference in orthography.

 

Am I the only one that thinks they look like father and son? Closer resemblance than Bob and Mikey.

 

Don't think I'd go as far as closer resemblance than bob and Mikey but they do look like they could be father and son.

 

Tyler Deric and Seth Sinovic hahaha

they ain't Baaznian

 

I have no dog in this race outside of hoping the best player gets on the field next summer whom ever it is.

That being said, I have two points

1) if you have to out right lie to help your arguement, your arguement is likely pretty weak

2) if you have to out right lie, you should make sure the stats are not easily found

http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2013-06-11-usa-v-pan/chalkboard