Updated list. Let's hope that our players return from injury and some of our youth get promoted 5 star / World Class / Top 32 team Pulisic/Chelsea (6) Dest/Ajax (10) 4 star / Major League / Top 100 team McKennie/Schalke (34) Chandler/Eintracht (35) Brooks/Wolfsburg (41), hopefully returning from injury Sargent/Werder Bremen (63) Yedlin/Newcastle (80) Ream/Fulham (91, wut?) 3 star / AAA Level (Top 200) Morales/Fortuna Düsseldorf (101), hopefully returning from injury Steffen/Fortuna Düsseldorf (101) Gall/Malmo (126) Siebatcheau/Rennes (130) Tyler Boyd/Beşiktaş (138) AronJo/Hammersby (231) Carter-Vickers/Swansea (195) AA Level (Top 400~MLS) Alvarado/Necaxa (210) Cameron/QPR (216) Lichaj/Hull City (225) Amon/FC Nordsjælland (234) Holmes/Derby County (250) Miazga/Reading (254) Novakovich/Reading (254) Robinson/Wigan (263) Palmer-Brown/Austria Vienna (301) Diskerud/Ulsan Hyundai (NR) A Level Top 600 (Yikes) Moore/Tenerife (428) Sabbi/Hobro IK (433) Wright/VVV-Venlo (448) Green/Greuther Fürth (463) Williams, Pafos Arguments can be made in how to slot these players relative to the list above. World Class Irregular/Reserve/Injured Richards/Bayern Munich (3) Pierie/Ajax (10) Mendez/Ajax (15) Reyna/Dortmund (11) Adams/RB Leipzig (16) FJ/Gladbach (31) Major League Irregular/Reserve/Injured Horvath/Brugge (45) Llanez/Wolfburg (45) Ledesma/PSV (59) Gloster/PSV (46) Weah/Lille (52) AAA Irregular/Reserve/Injured AA Reserve/Injured Tillman/FC Nürnberg (208) Wood/Hannover (299) Soto/Hannover (299) Klinsmann/St. Gallen (301) Gooch/Sunderland (302) A Level Top 600 (Yikes) club rank by 538 [exact ranking doesn't really matter but broadly works] Green = potential to rise to higher level Red = risk of falling to a lower level or getting benched Italics = American born/raised outside of the US, whose USMNT success apparently indicates that the US' "developmental system fails to produce good players"[/QUOTE]
GK: Steffen, Horvath, Guzan D: Dest, Brooks, Cannon, Robinson, Miazga, Long, Alvarado, Pierie M: Pulisic, Adams, McKennie, Ledezma, Arriola, Pomykal, Llanez, Morales. F: Sargent, Morris, Weah, Toye, Reyna
Is Gio Reyna a possibility for 2022, or not? And I understand he is an attacking midfielder, correct? Does he play in the center or in the wing?
I'm no expert, but the hardcore, defensively strong 6s seem to have disappeared from the program, at least for the foreseeable future. Danny Leyva is more a passing-heavy holding mid, but he's a young 16, and you won't really know his ceiling until he grows into his body. He was on this team but seemed a bit young for the competition. Attacking mid-wise, the last U20 crew has the best prospects until you are getting really young. Paxton Pomykal, Richie Ledezma, Alex Mendez are all pretty good and different prospect who could play that position. Pomykal is the most well-rounded and modern attacking mid. Ledezma is the traditional 10 -- electric, a great passer, and needs to work on defense. Mendez also has that issue but has an amazing left foot in terms of bangers and some great vision as well. This U17 crew was missing someone like that. Reyna's a winger, and Busio is better than some give credit, but he's almost more of a second striker in that he's really opportunistic, not someone you run an offense through. Younger, you have players like Moses Nyeman, Evan Rotundo and more ... but they are like 14, 15, so nobody knows.
He is currently playing as a winger but I see his future playing inside. When he plays the wing he doesn't play it as a traditional winger.
He may cut inside quite a bit, but to my eyes, he's pretty clearly a winger. When people have used him inside, he really doesn't show the passing / vision you want. What do you see about his game that you see him moving inside?
I see a 16 y.o. with a man's body that can handle the tight spacing of playing inside. But, I agree with you, right now he is too selfish with the ball to see the open man for the killer pass. I still think he can learn and be a force inside.
I'm sure there will be someone (at least one) from the U17s to make it (if we in fact qualify). If Reyna debuts at Dortmund this season (or next) he's going to instantly be in the pool. The hard thing is cutting down the young midfielders and trying to dig up center backs who don't make me gag.
how do we differentiate the dest type from the haji type? The first should be instantly included but haji also came through the academy and then got a couple of starts for S04 when injury ravaged. Reyna, Uly, Richards and Ledesma seem to be in the first group thankfully.
Both Pulisic and Yedlin make the EPL Team of the week. Not sure the last time that's happened. Hopefully, Berhalter finds a way to get our best players to play up to their ceilings in the upcoming matches.
does anyone else think Marky delgado deserves a try. i thought he was the best player on the field at seattle toronto and was surprised hes not in the pool
USMNT 2022 - DECEMBER 2019 UPDATE GOALKEEPERS: Trust: 1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC > Fortuna Dusseldorf **** Contenders: 1. Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge ** 2. Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United ** 3. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC ** 4. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution ** ----------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Jesse Gonzalez, 1995(27), FC Dallas * 2. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) FC Midtylland > DC United * 3. Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Los Angeles FC * -------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: N/A Promising Prospects: 1. Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union (N/R) 2. David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake (N/R) 3. Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City (N/R) 4. Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham FC (N/R) 5. Brady Scott, 1999*(22) FC Koln (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes (N/R) 2. Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) FC St. Gallen (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------ Pretenders: 1. David Bingham, 1989(32) LA Galaxy 2. Steffen Frei, 1986(36), Seattle Sounders FC 3. Quentin Westberg, 1986(36) Toronto FC 4. Tim Melia, 1986(36), Sporting Kansas City 5. Luis Robles, 1984(38) Inter Miami CF 6. Evan Bush, 1986(36) Montreal Impact 7. Kenneth Kronholm, 1985(36) Chicago Fire 8. Brian Rowe, 1988(33) Orlando City SC 9. Tyler Deric, 1988(33) Houston Dynamo 10. Spencer Richey, 1992(30) FC Cincinnati 11. Steve Clark, 1986(36) Portland Timbers Out of the Picture: Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC Joe Bendik, 1989(33) Philadelphia Union Ryan Meara, 1990(31) New York Red Bulls Jeff Attinella, 1988(33) Portland Timbers Matt Lampson, 1989(32) LA Galaxy Outlook: Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders Justin Garces, 2000*(21), Atlanta United CJ Dos Santos, 2000*(20) Benfica Justin Vom Steeg, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC Andrew Thomas, ????*(??) unattached RIGHT BACKS: Trust: 1. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28), Newcastle United **** 2. Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), FC Dallas *** Contenders: ~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) Atlanta United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022] 1. Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes (N/R) 2. Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife (N/R) 3. Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Elite Prospects: 1. Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach > New York City FC (N/R) Promising Prospects: 1. Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Real Salt Lake (N/R) 2. Julian Araujo, 2001*(20) LA Galaxy (N/R) [Mexico dual, prefers USA] 3. Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls (N/R) 2. Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC (N/R) 3. Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United (N/R) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Matt Polster, 1993(28) Rangers FC 2. Jake Nerwinski, 1994(27) Vancouver Whitecaps 3. Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Los Angeles FC 4. Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution 5. Zarek Valentin, 1991(30) Portland Timbers 6. Graham Zusi, 1986(35) Sporting Kansas City 7. Raymon Gaddis, 1990(32) Philadelphia Union Out of the Picture: Marlon Hairston, 1994(28) Houston Dynamo Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC Andrew Farrell, 1992(30) New England Revolution Chris Duvall, 1991(30) Houston Dynamo Hector Jimenez, 1988(33) Columbus Crew Ashton Gotz, 1993(28) Roda JC Kyle Smith, 1992(30) Orlando City SC Desevio Payne, 1995(26) FC Emmen Outlook: Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution Marlon Fossey, 1998*(23), Fulham Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy CENTER BACKS: Trust: 1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg **** 2. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Reading FC *** 3. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls *** 4. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Los Angeles FC *** Contenders: 1. Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24), Tottenham Hotspur > Stoke City ** 2. Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Necaxa ** 2. Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United ** 3. Tim Parker, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls * ~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) RSC Anderlecht * [Netherlands youth national] -------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: 1. Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich * Top Prospects: 1. Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien * 2. Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake * 3. Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids * 4. Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) Philadelphia Union * Fringe Prospects: 1. Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew (N/R) 2. Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United (N/R) 3. Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg (N/R) 4. Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Union Berlin (N/R) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Omar Gonzalez, 1988(33) Atlas 2. Matt Hedges, 1990(32), FC Dallas 3. Brendan Hines-Ike, 1994(27) KV Kortrijk 4. Steve Birnbaum, 1991(31) DC United Out of the Picture: Jonathan Campbell, 1993(28) Seattle Sounders Matt Besler, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City Michael Parkhurst, 1984(38) Atlanta United [RETIRED] Chad Marshall, 1984(38) Seattle Sounders [RETIRED] Nick Hagglund, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati Daniel Steres, 1990(31) LA Galaxy Geoff Cameron, 1985(36) Queens Park Rangers Eriq Zavaleta, 1992(29) Toronto FC Michael Orozco Fiscal, 1986(36) Lobos Shane O’Neill, 1993(28) Orlando City SC Kortne Ford, 1996(26) Colorado Rapids Jalil Anibaba, 1988(34) Nashville SC Jimmy Ockford, 1992(29) San Jose Earthquakes Josh Williams, 1988(34) Columbus Crew Brent Kallman, 1990(31) Minnesota United Tomas Hilliard-Arce, 1995(26) LA Galaxy Grant Lillard, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF Alex Crognale, 1994(27) Columbus Crew Outlook: Sean Nealis, 1997*(25) New York Red Bulls George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United Sam Rogers, 1999*(23) Seattle Sounders Hugo Arellano, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes Kwabena Boateng, ????*(??) unattached Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire LEFT BACKS: Trust: 1. Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam **** Contenders: 1. Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Wigan Athletic ** 2. Nick Lima, 1994(27) San Jose Earthquakes ** 3. Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Hull City FC ** 4. Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham ** 5. Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas * ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Fabian Johnson, 1987(34) Borussia Moenchengladbach * ~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam ** [Prefers Netherlands] 2. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United (N/R) 3. Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: 1. Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven * 2. George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United * Top Prospects: 1. Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake * 2. Niko Hamalainen, 1997*(25) Kilmarnock FC * [Finland dual] 3. Sam Vines, 1999*(23), Colorado Rapids (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. Matthew Real, 1999*(22), Philadelphia Union (N/R) 2. Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy (N/R) 3. Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City (N/R) 4. Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas (N/R) 5. Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Hamburg (N/R) 6. Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Celtic FC > FC Cincinnati 2. Ben Sweat, 1991(30) Inter Miami CF 3. Jorge Villafana, 1989(32) Portland Timbers 4. Donny Toia, 1992(30) Real Salt Lake Out of the Picture: Brek Shea, 1990(32) Atlanta United [Injured] Greg Garza, 1991(30) FC Cincinnati [Injured] Reece Buckmaster, 1996(25) New York Red Bulls Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC Seth Sinovic, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City Connor Lade, 1989(32) New York Red Bulls Mikey Ambrose, 1993(28) Inter Miami CF Ryan Laursen, 1992(30) OB [Denmark dual-national] Shea Salinas, 1985(36) San Jose Earthquakes Jordan Harvey, 1984(38) Los Angeles FC Dillon Serna, 1994(28) Colorado Rapids Miguel Ibarra, 1990(32) Minnesota United Edgar Castillo, 1986(35) New England Revolution Justin Morrow, 1987(34) Toronto FC Jonathan Bornstein, 1984(37) Chicago Fire Outlook: Danilo Acosta, 1997*(24) LA Galaxy Marco Farfan, 1998*(23), Portland Timbers Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96 John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas #6 MIDFIELDERS: Trust: 1. Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig ***** [INJURED] 2. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf *** Contenders: 1. Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes ** 2. Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC * ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Columbus Crew * 2. Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United * ----------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: 1. Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers * 2. James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City FC * Top Prospects: 1. Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) Benfica Lisbon * 2. Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK * 3. Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United * 4. Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) DC United > Saint Truiden (N/R) 2. Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas (N/R) 3. Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC (N/R) 4. Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders (N/R) ---------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Sean Davis, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls 2. Caleb Stanko, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati 3. Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati 4. Perry Kitchen, 1992(30) LA Galaxy Out of the Picture: Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake Danny Williams, 1989(33) Pafos FC Scott Caldwell, 1991(31) New England Revolution Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati Jeff Larentowicz, 1983(38) Atlanta United Dax McCarty, 1987(35) Nashville SC Victor Ulloa, 1992(30) Inter Miami Servando Carrasco, 1988(33) LA Galaxy Eric Alexander, 1988(34) FC Dallas Fernando Arce, Jr, 1996(25) Dorados de Sinola Kyle Beckerman, 1982(40) Real Salt Lake Outlook: Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Nashville SC Wan Kuzain, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City Chris Goslin, 2000*(22) Atlanta United Juan Torres, 1999*(22) New York City FC Cameron Lindley, 1997*(24) Orlando City Jack Maher, 1999*(22) unattached Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Orange County SC Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy #8 MIDFIELDERS: Trust: 1. Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Schalke **** 2. Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas *** Contenders: 1. Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew ** [Declines call-ups] 2. Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Philadelphia Union ** ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders * 2. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(25) Colorado Rapids * 3. Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC * 4. Emerson Hyndman, 1996(26) Bournemouth > Atlanta United (N/R) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: 1. Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam * Top Prospects: 1. Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids (N/R) 2. Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati (N/R) 3. Johnny Cordoso, 2001*(20) Internacional (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders (N/R) 2. Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Longshots: 1. Mikkel Diskerud, 1990(31) Manchester City > Ulsan 2. Alejandro Bedoya, 1987(35) Philadelphia Union 3. Joe Corona, 1990(31) LA Galaxy 4. Jacori Hayes, 1995(26) FC Dallas 5. Luis Argudo, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF Out of the Picture: Alejandro Guido, 1994(28) Los Angeles FC Brandt Bronico, 1995(26) Chicago Fire Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United Tommy McNamara, 1991(31) Houston Dynamo Alex Roldan, 1996(25) Seattle Sounders Outlook: Sidney Friede, 1998*(24) Hertha Berlin > Royal Mouscron [Germany dual, undecided] Kyle Scott, 1997*(24) Newcastle United Gedion Zelalem, 1997*(25) Sporting Kansas City Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Karlsruhe Isaac Angking, 2000*(22) New England Revolution Eric Calvillo, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes Matt Hundley, 2000*(22) Colorado Rapids Jeremiah Gutjahr, 1997*(24) Chicago Fire Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo #10 MIDFIELDERS: Trust: 1. Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC ***** 2. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29), LA Galaxy *** Contenders: 1. Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund ** 2. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County ** 3. Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven ** -------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth * -------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: 1. Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos * [Argentina dual] Top Prospects: 1. Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) Chicago Fire * 2. Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City * Fringe Prospects: 1. Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Fulham (N/R) 2. Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich (N/R) 3. Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich (N/R) [Germany dual] 4. Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bulls (N/R) 5. Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Joel Sonora, 1996(25), CA Talleres > Arsenal de Sarandi 2. Harry Shipp, 1991(30) Seattle Sounders 3. Kelyn Rowe, 1991(30) Real Salt Lake Out of the Picture: Sacha Kljestan, 1985(36) Orlando City SC [RETIRED] Lee Nguyen, 1986(35) Inter Miami CF Benny Feilhaber, 1985(37) Sporting Kansas City Outlook: Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union Ben Mines, 2000*(22) New York Red Bulls Andrew Carleton, 2000*(21) Atlanta United WINGERS: Trust: 1. Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC *** [INJURED] 2. Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders *** Contenders: 1. Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) Besiktas ** 2. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United ** ----------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) Hobro IK ** ~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC ** [Declared USMNT, not yet eligible] 2. Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland * [INJURED] 3. Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids (N/R) 4. Corey Baird, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake (N/R) 5. Fafa Picault, 1991(31) Philadelphia Union (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------ Elite Prospects: 1. Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg * [Mexico dual, prefers USA] 2. Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona (N/R) Top Prospects: 1. Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake (N/R) 2. Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Bayern Munich (N/R) 2. Mukwelle Akale, 1997*(25) Villarreal CF (N/R) 3. Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas (N/R) 4. Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa (N/R) 5. Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC (N/R) 6. Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland 2. Romain Gall, 1995(27), Malmo FF 3. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City 4. Alex Muyl, 1995(26) New York Red Bulls 5. Kenny Saief, 1993(28) Anderlecht 6. Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo 7. Joseph Gyau, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati 8. Jerome Kiesewetter, 1993(29) Inter Miami CF Out of the Picture: Gboly Ariyibi, 1995(27) Motherwell FC Kekuta Manneh, 1994(26) FC Cincinnati Rubio Rubin, 1996(26) Dorados Ethan Finlay, 1990(31) Minnesota United Bradford Jamieson, 1996(25) LA Galaxy Chris Pontius, 1987(35) LA Galaxy Outlook: Joshua Perez, 1998*(24) Los Angeles FC Kevin Lankford, 1998*(23) FC St Pauli Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) Schalke Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes Zyen Jones, 2000*(21) Schalke Lagos Kunga, 1998*(23) Atlanta United Jacobo Reyes, 2000*(21) Monterrey Tajon Buchanan, 2000*(23) New England Revolution Griffin Dorsey, 1999*(23) Toronto FC Tate Schmitt, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake FORWARDS: Trust: 1. Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen *** 2. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC *** Contenders: 1. Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Hannover 96 * 2. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew * 3. Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas * 4. Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers * ~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) Reims * [Prefers France] 5. Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Minnesota United (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone (N/R) 2. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg (N/R) 3. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo (N/R) 4. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls (N/R) 5. CJ Sapong, 1988(33), Chicago Fire (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: 1. Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) North Texas SC (N/R) 2. Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) Ajax Amsterdam (N/R) 3. Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg (N/R) [Germany dual] Top Prospects: 1. Haji Wright, 1998*(24), VVV Venlo (N/R) 2. Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Southend United (N/R) 3. Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati (N/R) 4. Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders (N/R) 5. Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto (N/R) 6. Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt (N/R) Fringe Prospects: 1. Justin Rennicks, 1999*(23) New England Revolution (N/R) 2. Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC (N/R) 3. Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake (N/R) 4. Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC (N/R) 5. Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke (N/R) 6. Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt (N/R) 7. Jack de Vries, 2002*(20) Philadelphia Union (N/R) -------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Teal Bunbury, 1990(32) New England Revolution 2. Andrew Wooten, 1989(32) Philadelphia Union 3. Dom Dwyer, 1990(31), Orlando City 4. Juan Agudelo, 1992(29) New England Revolution 5. Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) Hallescher FC 6. Jann George, 1992(29) Jahn Regensburg 7. Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Hammarby 8. Tom Barlow, 1995(26) New York Red Bulls Out of the Picture: Tony Rocha, 1993(28) New York City FC Patrick Mullins, 1992(30) Toronto FC Niki Jackson, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids Erik Hurtado, 1990(31) Sporting Kansas City Chris Wondolowski, 1983(39) San Jose Earthquakes Prospects: George Acosta, 2000*(22) Boca Juniors Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Nebiyou Perry, 1999*(22) FC Koln Shaft Brewer, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC McKenzie Gaines, 1998*(24) Darmstadt Isaiah Young, 1998*(24) Werder Bremen Siad Haji, 1999*(22) San Jose Earthquakes Pierre DaSilva, 1998(23) Orlando City SC Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig
Tyler Adam's rate of 5 stars is a bit high for only playing a short time in Germany. Heck, Brooks only has 4 and he is vet playing at a high level. Cappis is a dual 8. Not a dedicated 6.
Sorry, y'all, but I just watched Geoff Cameron help QPR whup Cardiff. He's still bigger, stronger, smarter, better in the air than half the FB on the USMNT roster. And I don't care if he'll be 44 in 2022. The image of him sitting head in hands on the bench as we got washed out of the last WC qual sticks with me. Bruce Arena is the north end of a south facing horse, and had he not let his personal feelings about Cameron prevail over good judgement, we would have gone to last WC. Of course if J LIttleman had not let his personal feelings about Landon Donovan cloud his judgement in 2014, we might have beaten Belgium. Are we ever going to have grownups coaching the USMNT?
All we needed to do was play in a 4-2-3-1 with experienced backs, like Cameron, let T&T attack, lose composure defensively, and take advantage of their mistakes. Instead we were stretch and exploited by better athletes. What a mess it was.
January 2020 Updates GOALKEEPERS: Trust: 1. Zack Steffen, 1995(27), Manchester City FC > Fortuna Dusseldorf **** Contenders: 1. Ethan Horvath, 1995(26), Club Brugge ** 2. Brad Guzan, 1984(37), Atlanta United ** 3. Sean Johnson, 1989(33), New York City FC ** 4. Matt Turner, 1994(27), New England Revolution ** ----------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Jesse Gonzalez, 1995(27), FC Dallas * 2. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United * 3. Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Los Angeles FC * -------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: N/A Promising Prospects: [1.] JT Marcinkowski, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes (N/R) [2.] Matt Freese, 1998*(23) Philadelphia Union (N/R) [3.] David Ochoa, 2001*(20) Real Salt Lake (N/R) [4.] Chituru Odunze, 2002*(19) Leicester City (N/R) [5.] Damian Las, 2002*(20) Fulham FC (N/R) [6.] Brady Scott, 1999*(22) FC Koln (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Jonathan Klinsmann, 1997*(25) FC St. Gallen (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------ Pretenders: 1. David Bingham, 1989(32) LA Galaxy 2. Steffen Frei, 1986(36), Seattle Sounders FC 3. Quentin Westberg, 1986(36) Toronto FC 4. Tim Melia, 1986(36), Sporting Kansas City 5. Luis Robles, 1984(38) Inter Miami CF 6. Evan Bush, 1986(36) Montreal Impact 7. Kenneth Kronholm, 1985(36) Chicago Fire 8. Brian Rowe, 1988(33) Orlando City SC 9. Tyler Deric, 1988(33) Houston Dynamo 10. Spencer Richey, 1992(30) FC Cincinnati 11. Steve Clark, 1986(36) Portland Timbers Out of the Picture: Joe Willis, 1988(33) Nashville SC Alex Bono, 1994(28) Toronto FC Joe Bendik, 1989(33) Philadelphia Union Ryan Meara, 1990(31) New York Red Bulls Jeff Attinella, 1988(33) Portland Timbers Matt Lampson, 1989(32) LA Galaxy Outlook: Trey Muse, 1999*(22) Seattle Sounders Justin Garces, 2000*(21), Atlanta United CJ Dos Santos, 2000*(20) Benfica Justin Vom Steeg, 1997*(25) LA Galaxy Patrick Schulte, 2001*(21) Saint Louis FC Andrew Thomas, ????*(??) unattached RIGHT BACKS: Trust: 1. DeAndre Yedlin, 1993(28), Newcastle United **** [2.] Reggie Cannon, 1998*(23), FC Dallas *** Contenders: ~. Julian Gressel, 1993(28) Atlanta United ** [USMNT declared, eligibility 2022] 1. Tim Chandler, 1990(32) Eintracht Frankfurt ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Tommy Thompson, 1995(26) San Jose Earthquakes (N/R) 2. Shaquell Moore, 1996(26) Tenerife (N/R) 3. Keegan Rosenberry, 1993(28) Colorado Rapids (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Elite Prospects: [1.] Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach > New York City FC (N/R) Promising Prospects: [1.] Brooks Lennon, 1997*(24), Atlanta United (N/R) [2.] Julian Araujo, 2001*(20) LA Galaxy (N/R) [Mexico dual, prefers USA] [3.] Sebastian Anderson, 2002*(19) Colorado Rapids (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Kyle Duncan, 1997*(24) New York Red Bulls (N/R) [2.] Manny Perez, 1999*(23) Celtic FC > North Carolina FC (N/R) [3.] Matthew Olosunde, 1998*(24), Rotherham United (N/R) [4.] Dylan Nealis, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF (N/R) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Matt Polster, 1993(28) Rangers FC 2. Jake Nerwinski, 1994(27) Vancouver Whitecaps 3. Tristan Blackmon, 1996(25) Los Angeles FC 4. Brandon Bye, 1995(26) New England Revolution 5. Zarek Valentin, 1991(30) Portland Timbers 6. Graham Zusi, 1986(35) Sporting Kansas City 7. Raymon Gaddis, 1990(32) Philadelphia Union Out of the Picture: Marlon Hairston, 1994(28) Houston Dynamo Eric Miller, 1993(29) Nashville SC Andrew Farrell, 1992(30) New England Revolution Chris Duvall, 1991(30) Houston Dynamo Hector Jimenez, 1988(33) Columbus Crew Ashton Gotz, 1993(28) Roda JC Kyle Smith, 1992(30) Orlando City SC Desevio Payne, 1995(26) FC Emmen Outlook: Bryan Reynolds, 2001*(20) FC Dallas DeJuan Jones, 1997*(24) New England Revolution Marlon Fossey, 1998*(23), Fulham Jose Kevin Bonilla, 2001*(20) FC Dallas Mauricio Cuevas, 2003*(19) LA Galaxy CENTER BACKS: Trust: 1. John Brooks, 1993(29), Wolfsburg **** 2. Matt Miazga, 1995(26), Chelsea > Reading FC *** 3. Aaron Long, 1992(29), New York Red Bulls *** 4. Walker Zimmermann, 1993(29), Los Angeles FC *** Contenders: [1.] Cameron Carter-Vickers, 1997*(24), Tottenham Hotspur ** [2.] Miles Robinson, 1997*(25), Atlanta United ** ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Ventura Alvarado, 1992(29) Necaxa ** 2. Ike Opara, 1989(33) Minnesota United ** 3. Tim Parker, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls * ~. Philip Sandler, 1997*(25) RSC Anderlecht * [Netherlands youth national] -------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich * Promising Prospects: [1.] Erik Palmer-Brown, 1997*(25), Manchester City > Austria Wien * [2.] Justen Glad, 1997*(25), Real Salt Lake * [3.] Auston Trusty, 1998*(23), Colorado Rapids * [4.] Mark McKenzie, 1999*(23) Philadelphia Union * Fringe Prospects: [1.] Aboubacar Keita, 2000*(22) Columbus Crew (N/R) [2.] Donovan Pines, 1998*(24) DC United (N/R) [3.] Michael Edwards, 2000*(21) Wolfsburg (N/R) [4.] Lennard Maloney, 1999*(22) Union Berlin (N/R) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Omar Gonzalez, 1988(33) Atlas 2. Matt Hedges, 1990(32), FC Dallas 3. Brendan Hines-Ike, 1994(27) KV Kortrijk 4. Steve Birnbaum, 1991(31) DC United Out of the Picture: Jonathan Campbell, 1993(28) Seattle Sounders Matt Besler, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City Michael Parkhurst, 1984(38) Atlanta United [RETIRED] Chad Marshall, 1984(38) Seattle Sounders [RETIRED] Nick Hagglund, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati Daniel Steres, 1990(31) LA Galaxy Geoff Cameron, 1985(36) Queens Park Rangers Eriq Zavaleta, 1992(29) Toronto FC Michael Orozco Fiscal, 1986(36) Lobos Shane O’Neill, 1993(28) Orlando City SC Kortne Ford, 1996(26) Colorado Rapids Jalil Anibaba, 1988(34) Nashville SC Jimmy Ockford, 1992(29) San Jose Earthquakes Josh Williams, 1988(34) Columbus Crew Brent Kallman, 1990(31) Minnesota United Tomas Hilliard-Arce, 1995(26) LA Galaxy Grant Lillard, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF Alex Crognale, 1994(27) Columbus Crew Outlook: Sean Nealis, 1997*(25) New York Red Bulls George Campbell, 2001*(20) Atlanta United Sam Rogers, 1999*(23) Seattle Sounders Hugo Arellano, 1998*(24) LA Galaxy Jacob Akanyirige, 2001*(20) San Jose Earthquakes Kwabena Boateng, ????*(??) unattached Axel Alejandre, 2002*(19) Chicago Fire LEFT BACKS: Trust: [1.] Sergino Dest, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam **** Contenders: [1.] Antonee Robinson, 1997*(24) Wigan Athletic ** 2. Nick Lima, 1994(27) San Jose Earthquakes ** 3. Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Hull City FC ** 4. Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham ** 5. Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas * ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Fabian Johnson, 1987(34) Borussia Moenchengladbach * ~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam ** [Prefers Netherlands] 2. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United (N/R) 3. Daniel Lovitz, 1991(30) Nashville SC (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven * [2.] George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United * Promising Prospects: [1.] Aaron Herrera, 1997*(24) Real Salt Lake * [2.] Niko Hamalainen, 1997*(25) Kilmarnock FC * [Finland dual] [3.] Sam Vines, 1999*(23), Colorado Rapids * [4.] Kobe Hernandez-Foster, 2002*(19) LA Galaxy (N/R) [5.] Travian Sousa, 2001*(20) Hamburg (N/R) [6.] Jaylin Lindsey, 2000*(22) Sporting Kansas City (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Matthew Real, 1999*(22), Philadelphia Union (N/R) [2.] Jonathan Gomez, 2003*(18) FC Dallas (N/R) [3.] Leonardo Sepulveda, 2001*(20) Salamanca (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Andrew Gutman, 1996(25) Celtic FC > FC Cincinnati 2. Ben Sweat, 1991(30) Inter Miami CF 3. Jorge Villafana, 1989(32) Portland Timbers 4. Donny Toia, 1992(30) Real Salt Lake Out of the Picture: Brek Shea, 1990(32) Atlanta United [Injured] Greg Garza, 1991(30) FC Cincinnati [Injured] Reece Buckmaster, 1996(25) New York Red Bulls Dave Romney, 1993(28) Nashville SC Seth Sinovic, 1987(35) Sporting Kansas City Connor Lade, 1989(32) New York Red Bulls Mikey Ambrose, 1993(28) Inter Miami CF Ryan Laursen, 1992(30) OB [Denmark dual-national] Shea Salinas, 1985(36) San Jose Earthquakes Jordan Harvey, 1984(38) Los Angeles FC Dillon Serna, 1994(28) Colorado Rapids Miguel Ibarra, 1990(32) Minnesota United Edgar Castillo, 1986(35) New England Revolution Justin Morrow, 1987(34) Toronto FC Jonathan Bornstein, 1984(37) Chicago Fire Outlook: Danilo Acosta, 1997*(24) LA Galaxy Marco Farfan, 1998*(23), Portland Timbers Stuart Ritchie, 2001*(20), Hannover 96 John Tolkin, 2002*(19) New York Red Bulls Andre Reynolds, 2001*(21) Chicago Fire Nathan Harriel, 2001*(21) Philadelphia Union John Nelson, 1998*(23) FC Dallas #6 MIDFIELDERS: Trust: [1.] Tyler Adams, 1999*(23) Red Bull Leipzig ***** 2. Alfredo Morales, 1990(32) Fortuna Dusseldorf *** Contenders: [1.] Jackson Yuiell, 1997*(25) San Jose Earthquakes ** 2. Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC * ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Columbus Crew * 2. Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United * ----------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers * [2.] James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City FC * Promising Prospects: [1.] Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC * [2.] Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK * [3.] Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas (N/R) [4.] Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) DC United > Saint Truiden (N/R) [5.] Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Orange County SC [6.] Hassani Dotson, 1997*(24) Minnesota United (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Edwin Cerrillo, 2000*(21) FC Dallas (N/R) [2.] Justin Haak, 2001*(20) New York City FC (N/R) [3.] Josh Atencio, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders (N/R) [4.] Jack Maher, 1999*(22) Nashville SC (N/R) ---------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Sean Davis, 1993(29) New York Red Bulls 2. Caleb Stanko, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati 3. Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati 4. Perry Kitchen, 1992(30) LA Galaxy Out of the Picture: Nick Besler, 1993(29) Real Salt Lake Danny Williams, 1989(33) Pafos FC Scott Caldwell, 1991(31) New England Revolution Fatai Alashe, 1993(28) FC Cincinnati Jeff Larentowicz, 1983(38) Atlanta United Dax McCarty, 1987(35) Nashville SC Victor Ulloa, 1992(30) Inter Miami Servando Carrasco, 1988(33) LA Galaxy Eric Alexander, 1988(34) FC Dallas Fernando Arce, Jr, 1996(25) Dorados de Sinola Kyle Beckerman, 1982(40) Real Salt Lake Outlook: Derrick Jones, 1997*(25) Nashville SC Wan Kuzain, 1998*(23) Sporting Kansas City Chris Goslin, 2000*(22) Atlanta United Juan Torres, 1999*(22) New York City FC Cameron Lindley, 1997*(24) Orlando City Adam Saldana, 2002*(20) LA Galaxy #8 MIDFIELDERS: Trust: [1.] Weston McKennie, 1998*(23) Schalke **** Contenders: ~ Darlington Nagbe, 1990(31) Columbus Crew ** [Declines call-ups] [1.] Paxton Pomykal, 1999*(22), FC Dallas ** [2.] Brenden Aaronson, 2000*(21) Philadelphia Union ** ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders * 2. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(25) Colorado Rapids * 3. Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC (N/R) 4. Emerson Hyndman, 1996(26) Atlanta United (N/R) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam * Promising Prospects: [1.] Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids * [2.] Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati (N/R) [3.] Johnny Cordoso, 2001*(20) Internacional (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Danny Leyva, 2003*(19) Seattle Sounders (N/R) [2.] Alan Sonora, 1998*(24) Independiente (N/R) ------------------------------------------------------------------ Longshots: 1. Mikkel Diskerud, 1990(31) Manchester City 2. Alejandro Bedoya, 1987(35) Philadelphia Union 3. Joe Corona, 1990(31) LA Galaxy 4. Jacori Hayes, 1995(26) FC Dallas 5. Luis Argudo, 1995(26) Inter Miami CF Out of the Picture: Alejandro Guido, 1994(28) Los Angeles FC Brandt Bronico, 1995(26) Chicago Fire Ian Harkes, 1995(27) Dundee United Tommy McNamara, 1991(31) Houston Dynamo Alex Roldan, 1996(25) Seattle Sounders Outlook: Sidney Friede, 1998*(24) Hertha Berlin > Royal Mouscron [Germany dual, undecided] Kyle Scott, 1997*(24) Newcastle United Gedion Zelalem, 1997*(25) Sporting Kansas City Eryk Williamson, 1997*(25) Portland Timbers Ian Hoffman, 2001*(20) Karlsruhe Isaac Angking, 2000*(22) New England Revolution Eric Calvillo, 1998*(24) San Jose Earthquakes Gilbert Fuentes, 2002*(20) San Jose Earthquakes Matt Hundley, 2000*(22) Colorado Rapids Jeremiah Gutjahr, 1997*(24) Chicago Fire Marcelo Palomino, 2001*(21) Houston Dynamo #10 MIDFIELDERS: Trust: [1.] Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC ***** 2. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29), LA Galaxy *** Contenders: [1.] Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund ** 2. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County ** [3.] Richard Ledezma, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven * -------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Julian Green, 1995(26) Greuther Firth * -------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos * Promising Prospects: [1.] Djordje Mihailovic, 1998*(23) Chicago Fire * [2.] Gianluca Busio, 2002*(20), Sporting Kansas City * Fringe Prospects: [1.] Malik Tillman, 2002*(20) Bayern Munich (N/R) {Germany dual} [2.] Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich (N/R) [3.] Luca de la Torre, 1998*(24) Fulham (N/R) [4.] Omir Fernandez, 1999*(23) New York Red Bulls (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Joel Sonora, 1996(25), CA Talleres > Arsenal de Sarandi 2. Harry Shipp, 1991(30) Seattle Sounders 3. Kelyn Rowe, 1991(30) Real Salt Lake Out of the Picture: Sacha Kljestan, 1985(36) Orlando City SC [RETIRED] Lee Nguyen, 1986(35) Inter Miami CF Benny Feilhaber, 1985(37) Sporting Kansas City Outlook: Anthony Fontana, 1999*(22) Philadelphia Union Ben Mines, 2000*(22) New York Red Bulls Andrew Carleton, 2000*(21) Atlanta United WINGERS: Trust: [1.] Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC *** {INJURED} 2. Jordan Morris, 1994(26), Seattle Sounders *** Contenders: 1. Tyler Boyd, 1994(27) Besiktas ** 2. Paul Arriola, 1995(27) DC United ** ----------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: [1.] Emmanuel Sabbi, 1997*(24) Hobro IK * ~. Latif Blessing, 1996(26) Los Angeles FC * {Declared for USMNT, not yet eligible} [2.] Jonathan Amon, 1999*(23) FC Nordsjaelland * {INJURED} [3.] Jonathan Lewis, 1997*(24) Colorado Rapids * 4. Corey Baird, 1996(26) Real Salt Lake * 5. Fafa Picault, 1991(31) Philadelphia Union * ------------------------------------------------------ Elite Prospects: [1.] Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg * [2.] Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona (N/R) [3.] Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa (N/R) Promising Prospects: [1.] Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas (N/R) [2.] Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Timothy Tillman, 1999*(23) Greuther Firth (N/R) [2.] Mukwelle Akale, 1997*(25) Villarreal CF (N/R) [3.] Thomas Roberts, 2001*(21) FC Dallas (N/R) [4.] Matteo Ritaccio, 2001*(20) Liverpool FC (N/R) [5.] Griffin Yow, 2002*(20) DC United (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Lynden Gooch, 1995(26) Sunderland 2. Romain Gall, 1995(27), Malmo FF 3. Chris Mueller, 1996(25) Orlando City 4. Alex Muyl, 1995(26) New York Red Bulls 5. Kenny Saief, 1993(28) Anderlecht 6. Memo Rodriguez, 1995(26) Houston Dynamo 7. Joseph Gyau, 1992(29) FC Cincinnati 8. Jerome Kiesewetter, 1993(29) Inter Miami CF Out of the Picture: Gboly Ariyibi, 1995(27) Motherwell FC Kekuta Manneh, 1994(26) FC Cincinnati Rubio Rubin, 1996(26) Dorados Ethan Finlay, 1990(31) Minnesota United Bradford Jamieson, 1996(25) LA Galaxy Chris Pontius, 1987(35) LA Galaxy Outlook: Joshua Perez, 1998*(24) Los Angeles FC Kevin Lankford, 1998*(23) FC St Pauli Nick Taitague, 1999*(23) Schalke Cade Cowell, 2003*(18) San Jose Earthquakes Zyen Jones, 2000*(21) Schalke Lagos Kunga, 1998*(23) Atlanta United Jacobo Reyes, 2000*(21) Monterrey Tajon Buchanan, 2000*(23) New England Revolution Griffin Dorsey, 1999*(23) Toronto FC Tate Schmitt, 1997*(25) Real Salt Lake FORWARDS: Trust: [1.] Josh Sargent, 2000*(22) Werder Bremen *** 2. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC *** Contenders: 1. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew ** [2.] Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas * [3.] Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers * ~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) Reims * {Prefers France} [4.] Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Minnesota United * [5.] Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Hannover 96 * ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone (N/R) 2. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg (N/R) 3. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo (N/R) 4. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls (N/R) 5. CJ Sapong, 1988(33), Chicago Fire (N/R) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Ricardo Pepi, 2003*(18) FC Dallas (N/R) [2.] Josh Pynadath, 2002*(20) Ajax Amsterdam (N/R) [3.] Maurice Malone, 2000*(21) FC Augsburg (N/R) [Germany dual] Promising Prospects: [1.] Haji Wright, 1998*(24), VVV Venlo (N/R) [2.] Charlie Kelman, 2001*(20) Southend United (N/R) [3.] Brandon Vasquez, 1998*(24) FC Cincinnati (N/R) [4.] Alfonso Ocampo-Cavez, 2002*(20) Seattle Sounders (N/R) [5.] Johan Gomez, 2001*(20) FC Porto (N/R) [6.] Jalen Hawkins, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt (N/R) Fringe Prospects: [1.] Justin Rennicks, 1999*(23) New England Revolution (N/R) [2.] Ayo Akinola, 2000*(22), Toronto FC (N/R) [3.] Benji Michel, 1997*(24) Orlando City SC (N/R) [4.] Cameron Harper, 2001*(20) Celtic FC (N/R) [5.] Matthew Hoppe, 2001*(21) Schalke (N/R) [6.] Justin Butler, 2001*(21) FC Ingolstadt (N/R) [7.] Jack de Vries, 2002*(20) Philadelphia Union (N/R) [8.] Robbie Robinson, 1998*(23) Inter Miami CF (N/R) [9.] Daryl Dike, 2000*(21) Orlando City SC (N/R) -------------------------------------------------------- Longshots: 1. Teal Bunbury, 1990(32) New England Revolution 2. Andrew Wooten, 1989(32) Philadelphia Union 3. Dom Dwyer, 1990(31), Orlando City 4. Juan Agudelo, 1992(29) Inter Miami 5. Terrence Boyd, 1991(31) Hallescher FC 6. Jann George, 1992(29) Jahn Regensburg 7. Aron Johannsson, 1990(31) Hammarby 8. Tom Barlow, 1995(26) New York Red Bulls Out of the Picture: Tony Rocha, 1993(28) New York City FC Patrick Mullins, 1992(30) Toronto FC Niki Jackson, 1995(26) Colorado Rapids Erik Hurtado, 1990(31) Sporting Kansas City Chris Wondolowski, 1983(39) San Jose Earthquakes Prospects: George Acosta, 2000*(22) Boca Juniors Tyler Freeman, 2003*(19) Sporting Kansas City Nebiyou Perry, 1999*(22) FC Koln Shaft Brewer, 1999*(22) Los Angeles FC McKenzie Gaines, 1998*(24) Darmstadt Isaiah Young, 1998*(24) Werder Bremen Siad Haji, 1999*(22) San Jose Earthquakes Pierre DaSilva, 1998(23) Orlando City SC Dante Sealy, 2003(19) FC Dallas Stefan Stojanovic, 2001*(21) unattached Noah Jones, 2002*(20) RB Leipzig
Somewhere along the way we tried to become a poor mans Arsenal. Lack of a ball winning/fighting 6 is glaring. I'd take freakin Frankie Hedjuk at this point.over the human pylon.
https://sbisoccer.com/2020/01/sourc...nuary-camp-jesus-ferreira-committing-to-usmnt Ferreira is in, pending paperwork.
Always think if it in 4-4-2 terms: GK: Steffen, Guzan, D: Brooks, Long, Sandler, Otasowie; Dest, Cannon, Robinson, Yedlin MF: Adams, McKennie, Pulisic, Yueill, Arriola, Morales, Reyna, Ledezma. FW: Zardes, Morris, Weah, Toye.
Updated list. Let's hope that our players return from injury and some of our youth get promoted 5 star / World Class / Top 32 team Pulisic/Chelsea (7) Adams/RB Leipzig (9) Reyna/Dortmund (11) Dest/Ajax (22) FJ/Gladbach (32) 4 star / Major League / Top 100 team Chandler/Eintracht (36) Brooks/Wolfsburg (41) McKennie/Schalke (55) Siebatcheau/Rennes (83) Sargent/Werder Bremen (93) 3 star / AAA Level (Top 200) Yedlin/Newcastle (108) Gall/Malmo (118) Morales/Fortuna Düsseldorf (146) Steffen/Fortuna Düsseldorf (146) Ream/Fulham (143) Tyler Boyd/Beşiktaş (154) AA Level (Top 400~MLS) Cameron/QPR (204) Lichaj/Hull City (217) Holmes/Derby County (230) Miazga/Reading (241) Amon/FC Nordsjælland (245) Palmer-Brown/Austria Vienna (251) Robinson/Wigan (263) Alvarado/Necaxa (267) Gooch/Sunderland (398) Carter-Vickers/Luton (400) A Level Top 600 (Yikes) Novakovich/Frosinone (405) Green/Greuther Fürth (410) Tillman/Greuther Fürth (410) Moore/Tenerife (413) Sabbi/Hobro IK (424) Wright/VVV-Venlo (451) Williams, Pafos Arguments can be made in how to slot these players relative to the list above. World Class Irregular/Reserve/Injured Richards/Bayern Munich (3) Pierie/Ajax (22) Major League Irregular/Reserve/Injured Horvath/Brugge (40) Llanez/Wolfburg (41) Weah/Lille (57) AAA Irregular/Reserve/Injured AA Reserve/Injured Ledesma/PSV (109) Mendez/PSV (109) Gloster/PSV (109) Klinsmann/St. Gallen (140) AronJo/Hammersby (165) Wood/Hannover (184) Soto/Hannover (184) club rank by 538 [exact ranking doesn't really matter but broadly works] Green = potential to rise to higher level Red = risk of falling to a lower level or getting benched Italics = American born/raised outside of the US, whose USMNT success apparently indicates that the US' "developmental system fails to produce good players"