Pre-match: U.S. vs. Rep. of Ireland - 11/18/14 in Dublin

Looks really good.. I hope Mix plays there instead of as a 6.. or at least an 8.

 

My projection (excluding teams that should still be in MLS playoffs)

Gk: Guzan, Johnson, Cropper
Def: Johnson, Brooks, Chandler, Cameron, Garza, Orozco, Ream, Whitbread, Lichaj
Mids: Bradley, Mix, Bedoya, Morales, Hyndman, Green, Edu
Fwds: Altidore, Johannson, Boyd, Rubin

Starting XI:
Guzan
Chandler Cameron Brooks Garza
Bradley
Johnson Mix Bedoya
Altidore Johannson

 

Decent lineup, does a better job putting players in positions that they are suited for than JK did recently. But Beasley and Orosco are wastes. At this stage in the cycle, we don't need to spend playing time on guys that are either too old or not good enough.

 

Tim Ream could also slot in at left back where he appears to be playing his best soccer at club level.

 

Good point.

@ImaPuppy ?

 

Now that bradley is having surgery we can take him off this list.

I would run out something like this:
Guzan
Chandler Orozco Brooks Garza
Cameron Edu
Johnson Mix Bedoya
Altidore

 

GK: Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Cody Cropper
RB: Tim Chandler, Eric Lichaj
CB: John Brooks, Geoff Cameron, Nick Hagglund, Will Packwood
LB: Fabian Johnson, Greg Garza
DM/CM: Mix Diskerud, Alfredo Morales, Emerson Hyndman, Dillon Powers
AM/Wing: Alejandro Bedoya, Julian Green, Rubio Rubin, Paul Arriola
CF: Jozy Altidore, Aron Johannsson, Terrence Boyd, Jack McInerney

4-4-2 Diamond

GK: Brad Guzan
RB: Tim Chandler
CB: Nick Hagglund
CB: John Brooks
LB: Fabian Johnson
DM: Geoff Cameron
LCM: Mix Diskerud
RCM: Alejandro Bedoya
CAM: Rubio Rubin
SS: Aron Johannsson
CF: Jozy Altidore(C)

 

Republic of Ireland squad to face Scotland and the USA:

David Forde (Millwall), Shay Given (Aston Villa), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Darren Randolph (Birmingham City), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Marc Wilson (Stoke City), Seamus Coleman (Everton), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Alex Pearce (Reading), Brian Lenihan (Hull City), Stephen Kelly (Reading), Paul McShane (Hull City), Damien Delaney (Crystal Palace), Shane Duffy (Blackburn Rovers), James McCarthy (Everton), Jeff Hendrick (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Stephen Ward (Burnley), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Darron Gibson (Everton), Paul Green (Rotherham United), Aiden McGeady (Everton), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Hull City), Stephen Quinn (Hull City), David Meyler (Hull City), Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Jon Walters (Stoke City), Kevin Doyle (Crystal Palace), Anthony Stokes (Celtic), Simon Cox (Reading), Conor Sammon (Ipswich Town).

http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2014/1029/655635-roi/

 

Sacha is now tied for the 2nd leading scorer in the yanks abroad goal scoring charts .

 

For those not familiar with the players...

GK: David Forde (Millwall), Shay Given (Aston Villa), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Darren Randolph (Birmingham City), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United).

DEF: Richard Keogh (Derby County), Marc Wilson (Stoke City), Seamus Coleman (Everton), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Alex Pearce (Reading), Brian Lenihan (Hull City), Stephen Kelly (Reading), Paul McShane (Hull City), Damien Delaney (Crystal Palace), Shane Duffy (Blackburn Rovers).

MID: James McCarthy (Everton), Jeff Hendrick (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Stephen Ward (Burnley), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Darron Gibson (Everton), Paul Green (Rotherham United), Aiden McGeady (Everton), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan Athletic), Robbie Brady (Hull City), Stephen Quinn (Hull City), David Meyler (Hull City).

FWD: Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Jon Walters (Stoke City), Kevin Doyle (Crystal Palace), Anthony Stokes (Celtic), Simon Cox (Reading), Conor Sammon (Ipswich Town).

 

Keane? This game is four days before the Western Conference final (first leg). Galaxy can't be happy about this.

 

1) You would expect him to play against Scotland given that it is a qualifier. The USA game is still a FIFA date - Not much the Galaxy can do about it. Probably why it is a 36 man provisional squad.
2) Congrats to the Galaxy on beating Salt Lake in the Conference Semi-Final.

 

Galaxy knew they were getting a guy who would be playing internationally when they signed Keane. So, it's possible they might work out some deal, they just have to deal with it.

 

And we don't have a prelim roster why??? Comfort zones, push and believe, you got it!

 

Possible USA Squad vs Rep.of Ireland .

GK Rimando, Guzan, S.Johnson,

LB Garza, FJ, E. Licah Ream.
RB Chandler,
CB, Whitebread, Besler, Brooks, Cameron, Orozco (Mexico),
Midfield/Attackers, EDU, Zusi, Mix, AJohannson, Boyd, Altidore, Beyoda, Morales, Beckerman? if LA beat RSL in Playoffs, Williams, J Green. What do you think of my roster ? Will Ireland rest Robbie Keane due to Novembr 23 mls play offs ? Will Ireland use all their energy due to their game v Scotland Euro 16 qualifier on November 14? Will Ireland be tired and stale ? Will USA beat Ireland for the first time in Dublin ? Enjoy the game , USA wins. Yours Hugh

 

We're not.

 

Again, Keane and Ireland's intentions have remained constant - he will play for Ireland at every opportunity. It's hypocritical to cry about it now.

 

Country > Club.

As it should be. MLS wants its own schedule? Fine, but deal with the consequences.

 

I just wish more supposed USMT fans here felt the same about US players on FIFA dates, but we get way too much Club bias....

 

Said the guy named for players who can't get a game for either.

 

The relationship between MLS and USMNT is different than the relationship between Ireland and the USMNT.

 

I wasn't aware Ireland had any relationship with the USMNT.

 

Excellent analysis. I guess you really are grumpy in LA eh?

 

If LA Galaxy beats RSL next week, JK might call up Luis Gil, and Beckermann. What about Charlie Davies ?

I think USA team to play against Colombia and Ireland could be like this .

Guzan,
Chandler, Brooks , Orozco (Mexico) Garza,
Beyoda, Mix Dikerud, Cameron, FJ,
Altidore, Johannson

Subs, Luis Gil ?,Beckermann? Ream,Licah, Besler, EDU, Morales, J Green, S.Johnson, Beasely, Zusi,
Whitebread, Boyd, Wooten, Rubin,

Would this US roster can handle both Colombia, and Ireland ? UP USA, Hugh