Yes. US soccer fandom is full of know-nothing know-it-alls. It's a good mix. We get to see real auditions from Lichaj, Hedges, and Morrow. We get to integrate Arriola with the top front line. Zardes has been growing and now he gets to grow with Altidore and Deuce. This is a good run out.
Both he and Lichaj are getting serious looks here, with pressure. Same goes for Hedges. To me this looks like a no-frills backline that's saving Besler for later.
If Arena just sent Rowe and Dwyer home because they had made the cut already and is giving other guys chances to shine my hat is off to him. Otherwise...
Oh and for those who were saying we are the only team to call in replacements.....wrong. Mexico tried to and Osario was denied.
well one thing is for sure Arena is giving everyone as many minutes as possible to make an impression.
I really, REALLY want Hedges to earn a starting spot on this team, if for no reason that he already has the Gooch Death Stare down cold.
Wonder how ES reacts. The game is more physical than one would want. ES has surprised me in this Gold Cup they have really brought in a lot of heart. Should not be an easy win. It'll take a full 90 minute effort.