USA vs Panama pregame June 11 in Seattle

Good point. But remember, Dempsey can also slide up top as well. Though, he's a surefire starter. I say put our best XI out there and worry about the subs later. If Boyd can't handle 20-30 minutes, he shouldn't be with the team. After he got the Deuce Face last game, he should be ready to go.

 

Maybe. Can play through, but a root canal can definitely F u up for a few days, personal experience. This is a legitimate concern as he will be <100% for sure.

 

Christ, why today of all days? He really couldn't have put it off until the day after the game? I must not understand root canals.

 

Ugh! Feel better, DMB...

 

I agree that he shouldn't be expected to be at his sharpest. I once played a day after a root canal and while I wasn't in discomfort or anything major, my game sucked more than usual for whatever reason.

 

A root canal is a pretty traumatic thing. But usually they can be scheduled according to your needs cause they're not emergency situations. Don't know why you'd elect to do it now, the day before a WCQ?

 

I had an emergency root canal one time. Prior to the root canal, It was the worst pain of my life.

Worse than the two Achilles' tendon ruptures I had.

 

Klinsi recommended it as a way to experience "the cold water".

















Sorry, I couldn't resist.

 

DMB clearly misremembered this commercial and forgot which team he played for.

 

Klinsi just making sure da Bease fully experiences being out of his "comfort" zone.

 

Brad Friedel had 2 fillings once. He had them filled with actual dentists.
He needed a root canal, so they hired John Findley Wallace

DMB: A man, a plan, a canal: Panama!

 

JK will stop at nothing to keep his squad on its toes and always ready to deal with the unexpected. Bravo for creativity!

 

Klinsmann on Jermaine Jones: "He's fine, doing great" "We keep him out of tomorrow's game but he will definitely B back for the game in SLC"

Ives Galarcep ‏@SoccerByIves 4m
USMNT News- Herculez Gomez released from USMNT, will train/rehab in LA. #USMNT

 

Steven Goff ‏@SoccerInsider 20m
Despite root canal procedure, DaMarcus Beasley will train today, USSF says #usmnt

 

I'd be glad to have Jones back next week, but I sure hope for his sake that this was a careful, conservative decision. I'd really rather err on the side of caution here.

 

Still no planned additions/replacements planned by JK for his current roster?

 

If Beas is not 100% it wouldn't surprise me to see Castillo start in his place, Corona in front of him, like it was done last year with the xolos, and FJ in the right. EJ can also play the LM position and probably should since he will be playing in front of his home crowd.

 

https://twitter.com/SoccerInsider/status/344188007559094272

 

The way Holden is being brought along is encouraging in those regards.

 

Totally different injuries.



As it is I'd start

---------------Altidore
F Johnson----Dempsey----E Johnson
----------Cameron----Bradley
Castillo--Besler - Gonzalez--Evans
-----------------Howard

 

Jeff Carlisle ‏@JeffreyCarlisle 24m
Klinsmann not really tipping his hand on who will replace Zusi. Mentioned E. Johnson and Davis, but said nothing definitive. #usmnt

 

Beasley on the left,,,,new LB corona or Castillo, and let Eddie J play on the right for Zusi infront of his home crowd.....enough of this Fabian Johnson stuff!

 

I will also take Cameron as the CDM...as long as he keeps a Cool head and does not commit stupid fouls...he should do the Jones job just fine.

 

ussoccer: #USMNT @J_Klinsmann announced that @herculezg has been sent to LA for individual fitness work and treatment. No replacement before #USAvPAN

 

Strike two, Klinsmann.