gracias. Corrected. In updating this, I'm thrilled that many have moved to the active list from the lower one but now notice that the lower list is getting smaller. Whom am I missing with real upside?
I thought Sabbi's transfer is not until next summer. I stand corrected on Mendez, I knew Ledezman was playing with a USA teammate but that was with Glosler. Sorry about that.
Some thoughts on the positions: Starting GK: Zack Steffen - probably the biggest gap between the starter and first not on the roster. The big-game veteran GK who won't poo his pants if everyone else does: Brad Guzan. Will make it even if a younger player outplays him. Young GK: The third is usually a glue guy veteran or a young guy to take it all in. I have no idea on this one, not even who is the top candidate in each category.
Honestly I really wanted to see USA at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia 2 years ago but not qualifying actually helps the USA to rebuild its program. With 2022 approaching, I can definitely see you guys back at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Much respect from me...a Ghanaian/Canadian!!!
MAY 2020 - THE COVID-19 ERA 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 ** 5. Bill Hamid, 1990(31) DC United ** ----------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Jesse Gonzalez, 1995(27), FC Dallas * 2. Tyler Miller, 1993(30), Minnesota United * -------------------------------------------------------- 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) DC 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.] Sam Vines, 1999*(23), Colorado Rapids * ------------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Nick Lima, 1994(27) San Jose Earthquakes ** 2. Eric Lichaj, 1988(33) Hull City FC ** 3. Tim Ream, 1987(34), Fulham ** 4. Ryan Hollingshead, 1991(31) FC Dallas * 5. Fabian Johnson, 1987(34) Borussia Moenchengladbach * ~. Kik Pierie, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam ** [Prefers Netherlands] 6. Chase Gasper, 1996(26) Minnesota United (N/R) 7. 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] [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.] Chris Durkin, 2000*(22) DC United > Saint Truiden * [3.] Christian Cappis, 1999*(22) Hobro IK * [4.] Brandon Servania, 1999*(23) FC Dallas * ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Wil Trapp, 1993(29) Columbus Crew * 2. Michael Bradley, 1987(34) Toronto FC * 3. Russell Canouse, 1995(26) DC United * ----------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers * [2.] James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City FC * [3.] Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas Promising Prospects: [1.] Keaton Parks, 1997*(24) New York City FC * [2.] Bryang Kayo, 2002*(19) Orange County SC [3.] 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 ** 3. Emo Hyndman, 1996(26) Atlanta United * [4.] Johnny Cardoso, 2001*(20) Internacional * ----------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: 1. Cristian Roldan, 1995(26) Seattle Sounders * 2. Kellyn Acosta, 1995(25) Colorado Rapids * 3. Marky Delgado, 1995(27) Toronto FC * ----------------------------------------------------------------- Elite Prospects: [1.] Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam * [2.] Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich * Promising Prospects: [1.] Cole Bassett, 2001*(20) Colorado Rapids * [2.] Frankie Amaya, 2000*(21) FC Cincinnati (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. Sebastian Lletget, 1992(29), LA Galaxy *** [2.] Giovanni Reyna, 2002*(20) Borussia Dortmund *** Contenders: 1. Duane Holmes, 1994(27) Derby County ** [2.] 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} [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.] Christian Pulisic, 1998*(23) Chelsea FC ***** 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 * [3.] Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa * Promising Prospects: [1.] Sebastian Saucedo, 1997*(25) UNAM Pumas * [2.] Niko Gioacchini, 2000*(21) SM Caen * 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.] Timothy Weah, 2000*(22), Lille OSC *** {INJURED} Contenders: 1. Jozy Altidore, 1989(32), Toronto FC ** 2. Gyasi Zardes, 1991(30), Columbus Crew ** [3.] Jesus Ferreira, 2000*(21), FC Dallas * ------------------------------------------------------------- Pretenders: [1.] Jeremy Ebobisse, 1997*(25), Portland Timbers * ~. Jordan Siebatcheu, 1996(26) Reims * {Prefers France} [2.] Mason Toye, 1998*(23) Minnesota United * [3.] Sebastian Soto, 2000*(22) Hannover 96 * 4. Andrija Novakovich, 1996(25) Frosinone (N/R) 5. Bobby Wood, 1992(29), Hamburg (N/R) 6. Christian Ramirez, 1991(31), Houston Dynamo (N/R) 7. Brian White, 1996(26) New York Red Bulls (N/R) 8. 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
Any concern that we don't have a lengthy list of potential elite (UCL knockout round regular) players in the pipeline now that Reyna has emerged? Here's @Eleven Bravo 's list: [1.] Joseph Scally, 2002*(19) Borussia Moenchengladbach > New York City FC (N/R) [1.] Chris Richards, 2000*(22) Bayern Munich * [1.] Chris Gloster, 2000*(21) PSV Eindhoven * [2.] George Bello, 2002*(20), Atlanta United * [1.] Owen Otasowie, 2001*(21) Wolverhampton Wanderers * [2.] James Sands, 2000*(21) New York City FC * [3.] Tanner Tessman, 2001*(20) FC Dallas [1.] Alex Mendez, 2000*(21) Ajax Amsterdam * [2.] Taylor Booth, 2001*(21) Bayern Munich * [1.] Matko Miljevic, 2001*(21) Argentinos * [1.] Ulysses Llanez, 2001*(21) Wolfsburg * [2.] Konrad De La Fuente, 2001*(20), FC Barcelona * [3.] Indiana Vassiliev, 2001*(21) Aston Villa * [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] None of them seem to have the profile of an early bloomer who can make a fast impact (Pulisic, Adams, Davies-CA, Gio). who is best positioned to break out (and by breakout, I mean proven ability to compete at a Big 4 level and likely to be able to be at a top club)?
In short, the main goal for 2020-2021 will be WCQ and then the Olympics. Because of the Coronavirus, everything will be geared up to just get the guys playing as a unit. That means that unless someone just breaks out of nowhere, ie Otasowie locks down a spot, Booth gets minutes for Bayern, etc. the Olympics are going to be the primary route for the new faces to break into the squad. Because of that, here’s my group of 33 to carry us through WCQ. GK: 1. Steffen 2. Guzan 3. (Rotating) Turner, Horvath, Hamid, Johnson RB 1. Yedlin 2. Cannon 3. Chandler *Lennon, Araujo, Herrera are my January Camp contenders. CB 1. Brooks 2. Long 3. Miazga 4. Zimmerman 5. Richards 6. Alvarado *Glad, McKenzie, and Miles might get a look during January Camp. LB 1. Dest 2. Antonee 3. Vines *There’ll be some opportunity for a January Camp spot. Plus, counting on Antonee to return. And playing Dest out of position in the mean time. MF - deep-lying playmaker type - 1. Adams 2. Yuiell 3. Pomykal *This guy needs to be the guy behind the ball pulling the strings. MF - physical holding or box-to-box type - 1. McKennie 2. Morales 3. Sands // Otasowie // Durkin // Johnny *This guy needs to add bite to the team. MF -creative attacking type - 1. Reyna 2. Lletget 3. Ledezma // Aaronson *This will be our main playmaker in the final third. R/LW 1. Pulisic 2. Morris 3. Holmes 4. Llanez 5. Boyd // Arriola 6. Konrad // Saucedo // Sabbi // Vassilev FW 1. Sargent 2. Weah // Ferreira 3. Altidore // Zardes Captain: Personally, I advocate for Wes McKennie. He seems to have the right personality. He belongs on the field. And knock on wood, he’s not super injury prone.
What I like about this American team is that there is a whole influx of youth but also having that experience but if they incorporate that youth more which is what Germany and now England and France and all other nations are doing then USA could actually be an exciting team for years to come Much respect from a Ghanaian/Canadian
We have a very promising group. The things we need to sort out: #1 Injuries - this has been our primary concern. Pretty much all of our key players have struggled with chronic issues and some are likely to never get back to where they were. #2 Cohesive Identity - we need to figure out who we are. Part of this is due to injuries. The other part is due to a lack of veterans. And the third part is from inept coaching. #3 Grit - one thing this team seems to lack is a fighting spirit. Part of that is due to the lack of cohesive identity. But this is not the US team of old. #4 depth in certain positions - We look okay in some places, but we look very weak in other spots. If Reyna, Pulisic, Weah, Sargent, McKennie, Steffen, Adams, Dest, and company could all stay healthy; it might not be such a concern. But there is still too big of a drop off for us to weather the types of injuries we’ve been enduring.
Well of course naturally there are going to be growing pains but you guys have a whole year and a half to figure this out before Qatar 2022
Gotta qualify first. Injuries have really set back this team. In addition, the vast majority of the talent is young, and the vast majority of the experience is essentially done. I think you mentioned earlier that there's experience, but there really isn't a ton. A couple of the most experienced international players -- Altidore and Brooks -- are both so injury prone that you can't rely on them. Some of the others, like Bradley, are basically done or close to it. We've basically had two good, reasonably healthy, 25+ player who won't be well over thirty in 2022 this last year and that's Jordan Morris and Aaron Long (and Long is debatable for some pople). If you are being generous, you could toss Yedlin in there because he's not normally this injured. The best of them are players like Duane Holmes and Sebastian Lletget. This group ranges from terrible (Lovitz) to maybe better than decent, but none of them look like core players. And even the good ones have minimal international experience. We'll look a lot better if we can get healthy. But this team will be miles better in two years provided they can get any experience in the interim.
Yeah because the Hex is unforgiving and we don't want a repeat of what happened to you guys back in 2018 to happen again in 2022 qualifying which is why USA needs to come out of the gate early by winning games and doing so decisively. My suggestion would be getting rid of your manager and hiring an American coach of course but who is willing to take on the role of coach?
Yeah but is he a good coach that can take you guys to Qatar? Been hearing most Americans want him gone already
Such is the nature of national teams. If we had any of the top league managers coaching there would be people wanting them gone because the manager is not playing the players and style the fans want. Of course we all know that those fans are far better managers just ask them.
berhalter has done quantifiably worse than any other first time coach in usmnt recent history. It’s not particularly close. Furthermore, not a single core player of the squad has looked to be anywhere near his ceiling under Gregg. The whole “everyone complains no matter what” argument fails when the actual subject is noticeably doing terribly.