Julius James Thread - Loaned to USL(R)

Discussion in 'Houston Dynamo' started by Bandido, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. Bandido

    Bandido Member

    Apr 6, 2006
    Deperrosbravos N.L.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
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    James will not fill anyones shoes, he will be given an opportunity to help the Dynamo in defense. he brings height, speed and maturity.

    Drafted 9th overall by Toronto last year, he missed their first two games with a shoulder injury and played in 13 games.

    Julius James has entered professional soccer late in life but is certain he has a lot to prove. the article written by Mike Northup is a pretty good gage on the man from Trinidad & Tobago.
     
  2. Munchlaxatives

    Aug 13, 2008
    Houston
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Anyone ever see him play?
     
  3. Bandido

    Bandido Member

    Apr 6, 2006
    Deperrosbravos N.L.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    My question would also be if he can play right back or is he a central defender. I believe we are lacking at right back and if we lose Boswell we will need him there too. add all this to the fact that Eddie had an off year this past season and will need to get back to the level we know he can play.
     
  4. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    The Toronto posters aren't very high on him. They sound like the ones writing about Kei, about BB, about Nate Jaqua, and all the rest.... :D
     
  5. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    yes-but I wasn't paying attention to the position he was playing.

    He seemed solid in college, but then again a lot of guys are....nothing really jumped out at me about him.
     
  6. Stinker

    Stinker New Member

    Apr 22, 2007
    Never Never Land
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    James played on the same UCONN team as Stuie's younger brother Euan in 2006, and was very highly rated in college circles. He is well balanced and has some speed, which will really help us at the back. His versatility will see him esily slot into central defense or full back. With Dom and Spencer's help he'll be another success story of a player realizing his potential with Dynamo.
     
  7. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    I love the way Forever-Orange.com has the DeRo story. They don't. :D The headline is "Dynamo Acquire Julius James." It's a nice story about him, how he'll fit into the organization, he's just what the Dynamo needed... oh, yea, they gave up Dwayne DeRosario, James has a very bright future with the Dynamo, he fits in with our style of play, the MLS home opener is March 21.....

    What's that? Dwayne who? :D
     
  8. ensco

    ensco Member

    Oct 25, 2007
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    I saw every minute JJ played last year.

    He was never a starter (no surprise for a rookie). He got minutes because of international callups or injuries. He was only OK at best.

    Highlight: he scored a beautiful header off a free kick against the Galaxy in the rain.

    Lowlight: he gave away a terrible penalty in extra time against Dallas that eliminated TFC from the playoffs.

    He can win balls, but his distribution is not good. He is supposed to have blazing speed, but didn't really show it. He was too tentative (maybe this will improve with experience, who knows?).

    His strength is his incredible vertical leap, and there was speculation on our boards that it would make sense to convert him to striker.

    A lot of the supporters met him at local events and he's a terrific kid. Very personable. We all wish him well.
     
  9. Bandido

    Bandido Member

    Apr 6, 2006
    Deperrosbravos N.L.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Thanks ensco. that's good stuff. and I believe James scored against Pachuca in a friendly(I think). maybe that's how the Dom noticed him :confused:
     
  10. CeltTexan

    CeltTexan Member+

    Sep 21, 2000
    Houston, TX USA
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Of course we will see a significant boost in attendance from the T&T community here in Houston as well.

    So that's cool.

    Bienvenidos and welcome to Houston JJ.
     
  11. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Interesting. The Dynamo story says he started 10 games for Toronto.

    And the MLS Website agrees.

    I checked the game-by-game rosters for TFC. James started almost every MLS game between July 12 and September 20. He also started in a friendly against Pachuca and in a Canadian Championship game against Vancouver.
     
  12. skajules

    skajules Member

    Mar 26, 2008
    Cypress, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    I'm pretty sure Ensco meant he was not a starter in that he didn't become a first-choice starter and only got starts when other players were unavailable.

    "Orange Julius" might be the most obvious nickname in all of sports.

    By all accounts, he's got the physical tools, but lacks the soccer IQ. The question is, is he coachable? Kinnear and Spencer seem to do really well with this kind of unrefined talent.
     
  13. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    I don't know. I can see saying he wasn't a first choice starter but it looks to me like he was pretty close to being a starter for this chunk of the season:

    07/05 - Pachuca - started
    07/09 - @ Vancouver Whitecaps - started
    07/12 - @ Chicago Fire - started
    07/15 - Independiente - started
    07/19 - San Jose Earthquakes - sub, not used
    07/22 - Montreal Impact - sub, 89'
    07/28 - @ Real Salt Lake- started
    08/03 - FC Dallas - started
    08/09 - @ Colorado Rapids - started
    08/17 - @ New York Red Bulls - started
    08/23 - New England Revolution - started
    08/30 - @ Chivas USA - started
    09/06 - Chivas USA - not on bench
    09/13 - Columbus Crew - started
    09/20 - @ Kansas City Wizards - started
     
  14. Munchlaxatives

    Aug 13, 2008
    Houston
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Beautiful header? Good speed? Gentlemen, I think we've found another gem.
     
  15. schwabe13

    schwabe13 Member

    Jan 27, 2006
    in the best MLS town
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    good post, rep'd
     
  16. andriy

    andriy New Member

    Feb 13, 2007
    Houston, TX
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Welcome to H-Town, Julius!
     
  17. steakly

    steakly New Member

    Jun 22, 2008
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    He is now a Dynamo I say we run with him
     
  18. ORANGER!!

    ORANGER!! Member

    Nov 14, 2006
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Welcome JJ!! Oguchi of the Orange.
     
  19. cougarclaws

    cougarclaws Member

    May 8, 2006
    Lucky's Pub
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    JJ has a facebook account. It would be a nice gesture to add him & welcome him to Houston and let him know we're behind him 100%.
     
  20. Cooligan

    Cooligan New Member

    Jul 24, 2008
    Houston, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Already did a couple of days ago. He not only accepted the friend request, he also took the time to write me & thank me. Seems nice so far. I can't wait to see how he plays with the Men in Orange.
     
  21. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Here's a piece of Julius trivia... according to Wikipedia, he is also the step-brother of the prominent Panda activist, Aaron Davis.


    Now, what's a Panda activist and who is Aaron Davis?
     
  22. OrangeCajun

    OrangeCajun Member

    Nov 28, 2006
    Cypress, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Julius sounded a little shy (or nervous) on Glenns show tonight.
     
  23. OrangeManHouston

    Jul 29, 2007
    Houston
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    Yeah - right up to the sea moss!
     
  24. nobius

    nobius BigSoccer Supporter

    Jan 3, 2006
    Houston, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    GIS for Panda activist:

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  25. jvilla07

    jvilla07 Member

    Oct 30, 2006
    Houston + NOLA
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Re: Welcome Julius James (R)

    I have friend by the same name BUT not related or a panda activist. :confused: :eek:
     

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