The "perhaps not as bad as Beaser" Dempsey was far better than Beasley in that game, there's no "perhaps" to it. And I can't believe you are...
Landon played more minutes in Korea 2002 as a midfielder than he did as a forward. Make what you will of that info, but those are the facts
Their reputation isn't at stake at all. They can think the USMNT sucks and that Demerit clearly must be better than any other US centerback...
Really? Appoo I have a really hard time taking this seriously.
Or that a callup will increase the players transfer value. I seriously doubt that Watford's manager knows much of anything about the USMNT....
I'm not missing the point. Playing in one league doesn't automatically make you better than a player in another league. Watch the players play...
Most of us have actually seen Spector and Bocanegra play well. Who on here has seen Demerit enough to make a reasonable argument for the kid?...
more accurately... Sometimes people put too much stock in a soccer resume with Europe on it somewhere.
Challenging and competitive doesn't mean better. Berhalter plays on a 3rd place team in a Euro 2nd division, didn't help him on Wed.
Why would we do that? Armas could tackle, cut off passing lanes, and win balls. Carroll was useless. Armas isn't my favorite type of player...
Because that central midfield is too soft without Mastro and I'd much rather have Reyna than Convey
Why would we assume Convey is going to be effective on the right? Anyway, I'll take a goal scorer over another setup man.
Yes, never thought that was a good choice and over Clark, ouch.
I disagree, Dempsey scores goals for the Nats, Convey hasn't in the past.
I would love to see it and hope we see it but I guess I just don't believe Arena will make a move like that this late in the game. How long will...
Gibbs came forward and did have that shot but nothing like Lewis will play or did against Poland.
Well I think you will be disappointed then because I expect our outside mids to do their fair share of defending at the Cup. I give Convey all...
Convey was infront of a stay-at-home centerback playing the leftback position. He had far less defensive responsibilities than he will have...
Exactly, Convey has to help out more defensively to play outside mid, especially infront of an inexperienced Lewis.
I really wanted to see Ricardo in the January camp and had high hopes for the kid but it's just too late at this point. Plus, Arena didn't seem...
Beasley played pretty well in his 2 appearances on the right, vs Panama in the semi's and at TnT. But with Dempsey's current play there's not...
Nice post Martin, those are my picks for the final 23. I'd rather see Arena bring Spector for the reasons you've stated but I wont be surprised...
Oh, I agree, just trying to put everyone on that has been fighting for those spots.
Nice list Celo except your number 19 slot should be the 8th midfielder, Hejduk can be 14 19 - Noonan, Olsen, Zavagnin, Ralston, Klein and the...
Re: Cherundolo to Bolton? Don't expect Dolo to come to MLS in a few years, he's only just turned 27. He will stay in Europe until he can't play...