Dual nationals who could suit up for the US.

That's the issue have we ever try to get him. Same for Cole campbell

 

I would bet a large sum of money that we have talked to him or an intermediary of his. We talk to an enormous range of duals on a regular basis, clearly. Doesn’t mean we’ve sewn it up — personally would’ve liked us to speculatively call him up over Johnny this window given Tyler was out. I don’t really rate Johnny long term over Richardson.

 

Balogun scouting report

*NEW*

I wrote an in-depth piece on Folarin Balogun's breakout season on loan, attempting to break down what he's all about, for @OptaAnalyst . Do give it a read!https://t.co/5IqPjUn1qu

— Ashwin Raman (@AshwinRaman_) March 30, 2023

https://theanalyst.com/2023/03/folarin-balogun-scouting-report/

 

I don't know why people assume we aren't talking to these dual nationals. We always find out that there was a lot of chatter behind the scenes. I'm sure its not as easy with Richardson, as he doesn't speak English. But anyway...................

We were a little out of the woods on Ben Cremanschi due to Argentina failing to qualify for the U20WC. But now they've been announced as the new host. So revive #dualnationalpanic. He hasn't actually earned a place with either group, but we'll see.

Cremaschi is eligible again for Argentina U20.

It may be a predatory cap-tie if he is called up -- a major reason he contended for their qualifiers was the limited availability of many top U20-eligibles. If more are released for this main event, it's an uphill climb on merit. https://t.co/YOjQI9LTuw

— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) March 30, 2023

 

Just to recap, here is a list of the current dual nationals to keep track of…

• Folarin Balogun, ST (England, Nigeria) ~ we’re holding our breath
• Alan Sonora, AT, Juarez (Argentina) ~ still not cap tied
• Brandon Vazquez, ST, Cincinnati (Mexico) ~ still not cap tied
• Amir Richardson, DM, Le Havre (Morocco, France) ~ we haven’t been in contact
• Jonathan Gomez, LB, Real Sociedad (Mexico) ~ included because he still seems undecided
• Tim Tillman, MF, Los Angeles FC (Germany) ~ needs to file a switch but he’s ready to commit
• Alex Mendez, MF, Vizela (Mexico)
• Richie Ledezma, MF, NYCFC (Mexico)
• Alex Alvarado, MF, Vizela (Mexico)
• Obed Vargas, MF, Seattle (Mexico)
• Jack McGlynn, MF, Philadelphia (Ireland Republic)
• Noel Buck, MF, New England (England)
• Rokas Pukstas, MF, Hajduk Split (Lithuania)
• Esmir Bajraktarevic, MF, New England (Bosnia)
• Niko Tsakiris, MF, Sam Jose (Greece)
• Danny Leyva, MF, Seattle (Mexico)
• Josh Atencio, MF, Seattle (Mexico)
• Leon Flach, MF, Philadelphia (Germany)
• Cruz Medina, MF, San Jose (Mexico)
• Pedro Soma, MF, UE Cornella (Brazil)
• Justin Che, CB, RB/RM, Hoffenheim (Germany)
• Lennard Maloney, CB/DM, Heidenheim (Germany)
• Benjamin Cremaschi, AT, (Inter Miami)
• Bryan Okoh, CB, RB Salzburg (Switzerland) ~ nearly committed to Switzerland
• Matai Akinbomni, CB, DC United (Ghana)
• Josh Cohen, GK, Maccabi Haifa (Israel)
• Christian McFarlane, LB, New York City FC (England)
• Bento Estrella, MF, NYRB (Portugal)
• Cole Campbell, AT, Dortmund (Iceland) ~ Prefers Iceland
• Luca Koleosho, AT, Espanyol (Italy, Canada) ~ Provisionally Cap tied to Italy
• Maximo Carrizo, AT, NYCFC (Argentina)
• Jaheim Headley, LB/LM, Huddersfield (Jamaica, England)
• Mauricio Isais, LB, Pachuca (Mexico)
• Kristoffer Lund, LB Hacken (Denmark)
• Thomas Totland, RB, Hacken (Norway)
• Jack Elliott, CB, Philadelphia (England) ~ not yet eligible
• Philippe Sandler, CB, NEC (Netherlands)
• Kik Piere, CB, Twente (Netherlands)
• Jorge Ruvalcaba, AT, UNAM (Mexico)
• Kevin Paredes, LB/LW, Wolfsburg (Dominican Republic)
• Cade Cowell, AT, San Jose (Mexico)
• Djordje Mihailovic, AT, AZ (Serbia)
• Jeremy Ebobisse, FW, San Jose (Cameroon)
• Keyrol Figueroa, FW, Liverpool (Honduras, England)
• Malick Sanogo, FW, Union Berlin (Germany)
• Santiago Munoz, FW, Newcastle (Mexico)
• Tega Ikoba, FW, Portland (Nigeria)
• Darren Yapi, FW, Colorado (Nigeria)
• Maurice Malone, FW, Wolfsburger (Germany)
• Axel Kei, FW, RSL (Ivory Coast)
• Federico Oliva, FW, Almeria (Spain, Argentina)
• Rodrigo Neri, FW, Atletico Madrid (Argentina?)
• Serge Ngoma, WG, NYRB (Cameroon?)
• Brian Gutierrez, AT, Chicago (Mexico?)

(Please let me know if I missed anyone or got someone wrong)

 

How about Marlon Fossey, the Standard Liege fullback. Provisionally cap-tied to US, but must still technically be eligible for England? I guess?

Isn't it true that Gabriel Slonina isn't technically cap-tied yet? He's made it plain that he's committed to us, but isn't cap-tied.

Here are some others that are part of the U20 team:

I was trying to think if Owen and Tyler Wolff have access to another passport thru their mother. I think they do, but forget which one. I'm going out on a limb. Someone can confirm. I think its the Phlippines.

Dante Sealy, F, Dallas/PSV (T&T)
Owen Wolff, F, Austin (Philippines)
Tyler Wolff, F, Atlanta (Philippines)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Gabrial Slonina, GK, Chelsea (Poland)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Alex Borto, GK, Fulham (also Poland)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Quinn Sullivan, F, Philadelphia (Germany)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Nico Carrera, GK, Dallas (Mexico)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Mauricio Cuevas, RB, Club Brugge (Mexico)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Markus Ferkranus, CB, Galaxy (Canada)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Diego Luna, F, RSL (Mexico)-provisionally cap-tied to US
Nathan Ordaz, F, LAFC (Mexico/El Salvador)

There's even more. Basically everybody............

 

You could add diego kochen, marcos Zambrano, Axel Perez, Malick Sanogo, tyler meiser, grayson dettoni, Robert Deziel Jr. There’s more.

 

I think what happens when you really study it is that.................its almost everybody. So we can't make call-up decisions on dual-national status. You're picking one dual-national over another dual-national. Yes, there are some you want to be more aggressive with like Balogun. But that's because of their quality first, and their dual-national status second.

 

That's what I was going to say. It seems like at least, I don't know, 75% of our best prospects are dual nats.

 

Mihailovic is cap tied from playing in the Gold Cup in 2019.

 

Wasn't there something with Ebobisse's eligibility with Cameroon too?
They tried to call him up in 2021, but it didn't end up that he was eligible?

I can't remember those details.

 

I think he was on their provisional list for the African Cup of Nations, but they never actually called him. He’d have to file a switch to play for them.

Unclear how much interest they have in him going forward.

 

I’m going to try to work on this list to make it more comprehensive and organized. It’s hard to keep up with everyone.

 

Here's my suggestion - Great idea to make it more organized but comprehensive not so much. That list you supplied already is WAY too long. Need to have some sort of cutoff as to what someone has to accomplish to get on the list.

At least some future expectation that if a player continues to develop that they could actually make the roster. This list seems like just a list of every soccer player who has dual citizenship.

 

The article while detailed, it did not want to touch his lack of size when playing inside the box when there is no counter opportunities.
Like I stated before, his game is more tailored to the open field in a counter. A style that is not England's style.
Flo's game resembles a lot to Pulisic's, even preferring the left side of the field.

 

I would say U20 WC participants/pool players and older.

Younger than that and the pool of potential USMNT players just balloons exponentially.

 

Alright, let me try this again. Again, let me know if I missed anyone or got anyone wrong. But here’s a more organized and comprehensive list of our dual-nationals, ranked by how much they would influence our program, age, readiness/potential, likelihood to commit for US, and impact if they didn’t choose US.

GOALKEEPERS ​

1. Gabriel Slonina, 2004, Chelsea FC (Poland) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA, fully committed
2. Josh Cohen, 1992, Maccabi Haifa (Israel) ~ eligible
3. Emmanuel Ochoa, 2005, San Jose Earthquakes (Mexico) > provisionally cap-tied to USA, undecided
4. Antonio Carrera, 2004, North Texas SC (Mexico) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
5. Diego Kochen, 2006, FC Barcelona (Peru, Venezuela) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
6. Alex Borto, 2003, Fulham (Poland) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
7. Chituru Odunze, 2002, Leicester City (Nigeria) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
8. Rocco Rios Novos, 2002, Phoenix Rising (Argentina) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Argentina
9. Alex Rando, 2001, New York City FC (Ireland) > eligible
10. Abraham Rodriguez, 2002, Colorado Rapids (Mexico) > eligible

RIGHT BACKS​

1. Justin Che, 2003, FC Dallas > TSG Hoffenheim (Germany, Russia, Cameroon) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
2. Marlon Fossey, 1998, Fulham > Standard Liege (England) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
3. Mauricio Cuevas, 2003, Club Brugge (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
4. Julian Gressel, 1993, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (Germany) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
5. Thomas Totland, 1999, Hacken (Norway) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Norway
6. Erik Duenas, 2004, Los Angeles FC (Mexico) > provisionally cap-tied to Mexico

CENTER BACKS ​

1. Bryan Okoh, 2003, RB Salzburg (Nigeria, Switzerland) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Switzerland, seems fully committed to them
2. Matai Akinmboni, 2006, DC United (Nigeria, Ghana) ~ eligible
3. Grayson Dettoni, 2005, Bayern Munich (Italy) ~ eligible
4. Jack Elliott, 1995, Philadelphia Union (England) ~ ineligible, pending citizenship
5. Lennard Maloney, 1999, FC Heidenheim (Germany) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
6. Philippe Sandler, 1997, NEC Nijmegen (Netherlands) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Netherlands
7. Kik Pierie, 2000, Ajax Amsterdam > Excelsior (Netherlands) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Netherlands
8. Antonio Leone, 2004, Los Angeles FC (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Mexico

LEFT BACKS ​

1. Jonathan Gomez, 2003, Real Sociedad (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA, undecided
2. Mauricio Isais, 2001, CF Pachuca (Mexico) ~ eligible
3. Jaheim Headley, 2001, Huddersfield Town (Jamaica, England) ~ eligible, although seems to have preference for Jamaica or England
4. Christian McFarlane, 2005, New York City FC (England) ~ provisionally cap-tied to England
5. Kristoffer Lund, 2002, Hacken (Denmark) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Denmark

MIDFIELDERS ​

1. Noel Buck, 2005, New England Revolution (England) ~ eligible
2. Tim Tillman, 1999, Los Angeles FC (Germany) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Germany, willing to switch
3. Amir Richardson, 2002, Le Havre (France, Morocco) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Morocco
4. Richie Ledezma, 2000, PSV > NYCFC (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
5. Alex Mendez, 2000, Vizela (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
6. Obed Vargas, 2005, Seattle Sounders (Mexico) ~ eligible
7. Rokas Puktsas, 2004, Hajduk Split (Lithuania) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
8. Pedro Soma, 2006, UE Cornella (Brazil) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
9. Cruz Medina, 2006, San Jose Earthquakes (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
10. Jack McGlynn, 2003, Philadelphia Union (Ireland) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
11. Benjamin Cremaschi, 2005, Inter Miami (Argentina) ~ undecided
12. Niko Tsakiris, 2005, San Jose Earthquakes (Greece) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
13. Alejandro Alvarado, 2003, Vizela (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
14. Adrian Gill, 2006, FC Barcelona (Spain, Argentina ?) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
15. Maximo Carrizo, 2008, New York City FC (Argentina) ~ undecided
16. Esmir Bajraktarevic, 2005, New England Revolution (Bosnia) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
17. Leon Flach, 2001, Philadelphia Union (Germany) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
18. Danny Leyva, 2003, Seattle Sounders (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
19. Bento Estrela, 2006, New York Red Bulls (Portugal) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Portugal
20. Josh Atencio, 2002, Seattle Sounders (Mexico) ~ eligible

WINGERS​

1. Kevin Paredes, 2003, VfL Wolfsburg (Dominican Republic) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
2. Cade Cowell, 2003, San Jose Earthquakes (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
3. Alan Sonora, 1998, FC Juarez (Argentina) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
4. Luca Koleosho, 2004, Espanyol (Canada, Italy) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Italy
5. Brian Gutierrez, 2003, Chicago Fire (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
6. Quinn Sullivan, 2004, Philadelphia Union (Germany) ~ provisionally cap tied to USA
7. Cole Campbell, 2006, Dortmund (Iceland) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Iceland
8. Diego Luna, 2003, Real Salt Lake (Mexico) > provisionally cap-tied to USA
9. Alex Mighten, 2002, Nottingham Forest (England) ~ provisionally cap-tied to England
10. Serge Ngoma, 2005, New York Red Bulls (Gabon) ~ eligible
11. Samuel Shashoua, 1999, Tenerife (England) ~ provisionally cap-tied to England
12. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997, OB Odense (Ghana, Italy) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
13. Benji Michel, 1997, Arouca (Haiti) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
14. Dante Sealy, 2003, FC Dallas > PSV Eindhoven (Jamaica) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
15. Edison Azcona, 2003, Inter Miami (Dominican Republic) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Dominican Republic
16. Jorge Ruvalcaba, 2001, UNAM Pumas (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to Mexico

FORWARDS ​

1. Folarin Balogun, 2001, Arsenal > Reims (England, Nigeria) ~ provisionally cap tied to England, considering switch
2. Brandon Vazquez, 1998, FC Cincinnati (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
3. Keyrol Figueroa, 2006, Liverpool FC (Honduras, England) ~ provisionally cap tied to USA
4. Darren Yapi, 2004, Colorado Rapids (Nigeria) ~ provisionally cap tied to USA
5. Tega Ikoba, 2003, Portland Timbers (Nigeria) ~ eligible
6. Rodrigo Neri, 2005, Atletico Madrid (Venezuela) > provisionally cap tied to USA
7. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997, San Jose Earthquakes (Cameroon) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
8. Maurice Malone, 2000, FC Augsburg > Wolfsberger (Germany) ~ provisionally cap tied to Germany
9. Arquimedes Ordonez, 2003, FC Cincinnati (Guatemala) ~ provisionally cap tied to Guatemala
10. Malick Sanogo, 2004, Union Berlin (Germany) ~ provisionally cap tied to USA
11. Axel Kei, 2007, Real Salt Lake (Ivory Coast) ~ eligible
12. Federico Oliva, 2004, UD Almeria (Argentina) ~ provisionally cap tied to USA
13. Marcos Zambrano, 2005, Benfica (Ecuador) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA
14. Santiago Munoz, 2002, Newcastle (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap tied to Mexico
15. Johan Gomez, 2001, Zwickau (Mexico) ~ provisionally cap-tied to USA

 

In the case of Amir Richardson it's because in December 2021 he said no one from US Soccer has ever spoken to him? What reporting or other evidence is there that US Soccer has since contacted Richardson? If there isn't any, it seems odd to make some general point ("we talk to a lot of dual nats") and apply it to the specific case of Amir Richardson...

http://americansoccernow.com/articl...-as-richardson-sees-career-take-off-in-france

Richardson also holds an American passport through his father but has not heard from U.S. Soccer.
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exactly

 

December 2021 was quite a long time ago.............................

Note, he only made his first team debut in 2021. So there wasn't much reason to actually call up Amir Richarson prior to that. Certainly not to the senior USMNT.

If there's one aspect of the program I have a lot of faith in, its our contact with dual-nationals behind the scenes. The federation doesn't advertise what they're doing here.

 

If it was quite a long time ago, is there any update since then?

 

No. We don't know.
You're assuming we haven't talked to him.
I'm saying, I'm not willing to make that assumption.

 

How am I the one making an assumption here??
Citing a statement from a respected journalist, that was part of a published article, based on a direct conversation with the individual in question, is just about the OPPOSITE of "making an assumption"...

I'm making a statement based on the evidence we have, not evidence we... don't have??

 

AUF se contactó con Manuel Romero (2009) para que juegue el Sudamericano U15 con Uruguay.

El lateral zurdo del Real Madrid acumula 12 goles y 21 asistencias (!) en 21 partidos esta temporada.

Puede jugar por EEUU, España o Uruguay. pic.twitter.com/JiM0ZleVTy

— Santiago (@SantiSosa22) March 31, 2023

Manu Romero 🇺🇾🇺🇸🇪🇸 and Tyler Meiser 🇩🇪🇺🇸 are two very young dual-nats that if their development and health go to plan, they may never put on a USA shirt.

Both have their hearts w/big soccer countries and both are talented enough to play at the highest levels.

— Marcus Chairez (@chai_asc) March 31, 2023

 

I'm fairly certain that Emmanuel Ochoa, Diego Kochen, Alex Borto, Justin Che, Julian Gressel, Erik Duenas, Lennard Maloney, Jonathan Gomez, Christian McFarlane, Amir Richardson, Leon Flach, Bento Estrela, Dante Sealy, Maurice Malone, Federico Oliva, Marcos Zambrano, and Johan Gomez are not provisionally cap tied with anyone. As far as I can tell none have ever played an official match with the US or anyone else. Just friendlies at the youth or senior level.

 

Great work! Transfermarkt doesn't list it but I remember this (https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/what-is-the-transfer-outlook-for-breakout-mls-young-stars) being posted recently and this text makes me think Wales is also an option for Buck:

"Buck’s UK passport makes him eligible for both the English and Welsh national teams, should either attempt to sway him. He’s been with the US U-19 squad and is age-eligible for the 2025 U-20 World Cup."