Japan releases roster for US friendly

DutchFootballRulez · Feb 8, 2006

Cannons said:

Imagine, a country that release the roster for a game. The only way the US would know is if someone went to the airport to see who got on the plane. This is one aspect of Arena I find VERY annoying. Threre is nothing at stake. Why can't the roster ever be released?
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Because other teams will develop plans specifically to counter Frankie Hejduk.

You cannot stop Frankie Hejduk, you can only hope to contain him.

ghazi · Feb 8, 2006

IrishQuake said:

That makes you more qualified than most of us!

Good to know we'll not be taking on their reserve side. Our lads need to have realistic warm-up matches before heading to Germany.
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You said "lads"!!! Congrats, bro. . you're officially a soccerphile. *standing ovation*

ghazi · Feb 8, 2006

DutchFootballRulez said:

Because other teams will develop plans specifically to counter Frankie Hejduk.

You cannot stop Frankie Hejduk, you can only hope to contain him.
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too true

skydog · Feb 8, 2006

Elninho said:

I can't believe I didn't figure out the anagram earlier. Enjoy your stay, Hama...
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Ok, I give up. I'm guessing in Ringo's sig, but still nothing. A little hint... please?

StillKickin · Feb 8, 2006

DutchFootballRulez said:

Because other teams will develop plans specifically to counter Frankie Hejduk.

You cannot stop Frankie Hejduk, you can only hope to contain him.
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Well, according to this, they might need to be preparing for Chris Klein instead.

http://ussoccerplayers.com/latest_soccer_news/506380.html

Since Frankie Hejduk has been slowed by a strained quad and hasn't been training the past few days, Klein has a good chance of starting as the team's right back against Japan for Friday's friendly in San Francisco.
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Maybe that's why Bruce keeps our roster secret - so they can't prepare for our unknown, surprise attack.