More interestingly with Brooks would be if Zimmerman can’t go because of injury (and he’s struggled to stay healthy as of late) whether he’d get any consideration as one of the overage centerbacks.
At the end of the day Jonathan Tomkinson is - a 22 year old - who plays in the English fourth division - is decent but not great there (I'm not going to pretend like I've watched a single fourth division game but his Fotmob rating is the same as George Campbell in MLS and Maximilian Dietz in the 2 Bundesliga)
Is Pepi going to the Olympics?? pic.twitter.com/kc6QvENzPk— Pepi_Stan9 (@Pepi_Stan9) April 12, 2024 Ricardo Pepi with the USA home kit for the 2024 Summer Olympics. 🚂🇺🇸🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/ZM14jvY0yB— USMNT Otaku 🇺🇸 (@USMNTOtaku) April 12, 2024
Similarly 19 year old Damion Downs just got 14 Bundesliga minutes for Koln vs Bayern Munich... he should get more time next season since they'll be in the 2.Bundesliga. Cologne's manager has stated Damion is a Bundesliga first teamer but has been with the U21s simply for playing time. Appears his word is true, using Damion in a key moment like thisNot the worst thing if Cologne get relegated as Damion can get starts in the 2. Bundesliga https://t.co/6eFUfNdEi3— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) April 13, 2024 20 year old Nathaniel Brown 🇺🇸 Nathaniel Brown starts for Nürnberg today against Schalke 🇺🇸 https://t.co/43dGxQQm3I— American Ultras Talk (@ameriultrastalk) April 13, 2024
Griffin Yow continuing to make his case... U-23 🇺🇸 standout Griffin Yow assist to put Westerlo up 1-0 🙌🇺🇸https://t.co/3pa3Qc6Eiv— 🇺🇸USMNTvsHaters (@USMNTvsHaters) April 13, 2024 🇺🇸 Griffin is now third among all U23s in the Belgian Pro League for G+A, behind only two players:🇧🇷U23 Igor Thiago of Club Brugge who will move to Brentford🇪🇨 senior teamer Alan Minda of Cercle Brugge https://t.co/3zz3CktRKe— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) April 13, 2024
Tessmann brace... dude has to be an absolute lock for the Olympic roster at this point if healthy Tanner Tessmann goal versus Brescia! Venezia are still fighting to stay in the Promotion race.https://t.co/YETHMRR4Ef— Box2Boxsoccer (@B2B_Soccer) April 14, 2024 Tanner Tessmann’s second goal in a 2-0 man-of-the-match performance for Venezia.https://t.co/c9WYY44XDU— Box2Boxsoccer (@B2B_Soccer) April 14, 2024 Watched the last couple games and ofc the one I miss is the Tanner Tessmann show. He just keeps getting better and better, you love to see it. Big win as it puts Venezia 3 points behind Como and an automatic promotion spot with 5 games left pic.twitter.com/SmLvW6PIoc— Kranks (@dis_possessed) April 14, 2024 Despite being a U23 Tanner may be the best midfielder in the league. Good chance he will be in Serie A next year whether by Venezia promotion or signing elsewhereEven if Johnny and a healthy Adams are rightly considered as roster locks, it feels like you have to carry him too https://t.co/mqoMZoJ9Nq— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) April 14, 2024
It will be interesting to see how Tessmann does in Serie A. When he was there it seemed to me one of his main issues was speed of thought. He was just a bit slower than the other players in recognizing how a play was developing. That's a challenge for a lot of younger players. Making the game slow down for them.
Tessmann never looked quite up to the level with the full USMNT either... but then Johnny Cardoso was the same way, until the last few games... both 22yo and Tessmann has a different development path so maybe a bit behind.
You adding Caleb Wiley to your Olympic roster @bshredder ? Caleb Wiley from DEEP! ☄️📺 Free on @AppleTV: https://t.co/mFqzMOgJVe pic.twitter.com/O9TvlBdBp9— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 14, 2024 Caleb Wiley: raw # for Atlanta in 2-2 draw with Philly90 mins92 touches53/60 passing2/3 long balls5 passes into final 1/31 shot1 goal2/2 dribbles7/9 ground duels2/7 aerials3 clearances2x fouled1 foul- great game, great goal pic.twitter.com/2AADqLRfCz— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) April 14, 2024
I think post Olympics I’d probably give him a shot ahead of Maloney if there are injuries to Adams or Cardoso.
While I don't necessarily disagree with you and would take Tessmann over Maloney long term if I had to pick one, Lennard Maloney is a 24 year old (just two years older than Tessmann) who is a regular starter for a mid-table Bundesliga team (Heidenheim are 10th which would probably shock many who haven't been paying attention) that just beat Bayern Munich in their own stadium with Maloney playing the full 90. Pretty decent option to have behind Adams and Cardoso (maybe should even be tried at CB?)... Tessmann should be in Serie A next season whether Venezia are promoted or some other club buys him, so we'll get to see what he can do in a top four league soon enough, same as what happened with Johnny Cardoso moving to Betis and going from fringe national team player to A team roster regular.
I just think Tessmann has a higher ceiling than Maloney and while he didn’t look great the last time he was capped it’s not like he’s got a ton of time with the team. And he may not end up being good enough, I would just give him the next chance if Adams or Cardoso weren’t healthy.
Lennard Maloney is what he is. You can't just say he's in the Bundesliga so he's going to be better than every other option that isn't in a Big 5 league. You have to watch him play. He is a very limited player who fits into a very narrow system well. I have my doubts he is going to have success anywhere that doesn't play exactly like Heidenheim plays (they play a great system for a team that is almost always overmatched in talent). Maloney rarely advances the ball forward. His passing range is limited. He doesn't have much creativity and he never gets into the attack. That's fine for what Heidenheim wants to do. But Tessmann, Aidan Morris, McGlynn, Busio, even Obed Vargas - they are not in a league equivalent of the Bundesliga, but they have tools the USMNT wants and needs far more.
This is extremely close. The thing is that I am not sure how you can take both Tolkin and Wiley on an 18 player roster. If it was 22 players, I could see it. But on an 18-player roster, you take your starting RB and your starting LB. Then you probably take a fullback who can backup both sides (like Harriel) and then have wingers who can backup after that. Wiley just had his best game of the season.. no question. But it's not like Tolkin has been bad this season.
George Campbell sighting WE BACK AT IT 💪🇺🇸 WEEK 15 CLUB #TOTW 🇺🇸⭐️ BEST XI: Tillman, Sargent, REYNA, Musah, Johnny, Tessmann, Jedi, CCV, Campbell, Dest, Steffen🅱️ BENCH: Zendejas, Bajraktarevic, Vazquez, Bassett, Kelman, Maloney, Wiley, Lund, McKenzie, Odunze#USMNT #USYNT #AmericansAbroad #MLS pic.twitter.com/rb6HWtigEJ— 🇺🇸USMNTvsHaters (@USMNTvsHaters) April 15, 2024
Paxten Aaronson attacking contributions per 90 Pretty good company for Paxten Aaronson.He needs to be in a squad much higher up the table. pic.twitter.com/nmFUX3R7L8— Daniel (@DanielSmith1022) April 15, 2024
100 days 💯 THE COUNTDOWN TO @PARIS2024 IS ON! pic.twitter.com/FBlFdGJvlI— U.S. Soccer YNT (@USYNT) April 15, 2024
Wow embarrassing for the NBA that MLS will have the more talented players on the Olympic roster, one will have Tolkin whereas the other won't have Doncic, Jokic, Giannis, Embiid... 100 days 'til Olympic soccer and JMi representing at the Team USA Media Summit 🇺🇸🙌 pic.twitter.com/4NOzTJPUoP— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) April 15, 2024 ESPN Sources: USA Basketball is finalizing its 2024 Paris Olympics roster with Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis. Team may initially keep one open spot. pic.twitter.com/kO7TREBVDK— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 15, 2024
Embiid was actually a big dual national recruiting win for the US. I look forward to Tolkin and Lebron walking in the opening ceremonies together.
Yow stock continues to rise... on the other hand it's hard to imagine a guy like Kamungo making the roster at this point Griffin Yow, ladies and gentlemen 🙌🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5HGPudiu8n— 🇺🇸USMNTvsHaters (@USMNTvsHaters) April 20, 2024
Matt Doyle: USA roster prediction: Who will play at Paris 2024 Olympics? Center Back Roster projection Maximilian Dietz (Greuther Fürth) Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC) Mark McKenzie (Genk) Also in the mix George Campbell (CF Montréal) Jalen Neal (LA Galaxy) Jonathan Tomkinson (Bradford City) Isn't Walker Zimmerman still injured? When did he last play soccer?
Interesting to see no honorable mention for James Sands, given his versatility to play DM and CB. Also feels wild to keep off Yow but I don’t mind any of the inclusions over him (Luna, Guti, Paredes)
Pretty dumb by Doyle. 3 DMs out of 16 field players is ridiculous, as well as no Yow or Paxten on the squad.
He’s definitely had a number of nagging injuries since the World Cup, though none of them serious. We’ll see where he is this summer but if he’s not healthy next in line is one of Trusty, Brooks, or Miazga I guess.
I remember asking Brooks about the possibility of playing in the Olympics in 2012 (before the failed qualifying), he didn’t seem interested at all. I’d be surprised if he’s an option Same thing with Maloney.