Which player that has not been called up by Gregg will make the WC roster?

Barring a torrent run of form, Sargent and Brooks are highly unlikely for Qatar.

 

I have no idea what that means. We have 3 midfielders. Tyler Adams plays defensive mid in the center.

 

It just means the 8 role that we play -- the one you slotted Sargent into -- is different than the 6 role that Tyler and it's different than the outside midfielder role in say, a flat 442.

The only midfield role I've seen Sargent play is that outside role -- something that is much more akin to how he plays winger than what the US asks of our 8. Perhaps Sargent could do the latter, but he's never played that role.

 

If one of a number of strikers start off hot (or continue to be hot in MLS) I could see them getting a look.

I think Paredes is the answer if he gets time. Berhalter always gushes about him and apparently he made a huge impression during the December camp.

Could also see a good start for Taylor Booth resulting in a surprise call up

 

Paredes has no US caps and got 2 appearances with Wolfsburg since January. You can forget about him. It's too late.

 

It's a new season. If he wins a starting spot right away, he's in the conversation, because his position is a position without a solid backup option. This cycle will officially be over for him if he doesn't win a starting spot in preseason.

 

hes not a left back.

 

Pretty close to my thinking. I'd drop Yedlin and have Cannon back up at rb since Scally can also play rb. Yedlin gets beat too much.

I think Brooks just might not be a Berhalter chemistry guy so I've dropped him.

I don't know how we could end up with a back up dmid Acosta who isn't a dmid.

I'd drop McK because I think he makes the team play worse but that's just me. I'd put Reyna in that spot. Arriola would go RW instead of Reyna since Berhalter loves him.

I'd add Morris to one of the slots opened up from dropping Brooks and Yedlin. I dont know who 5th cb would be - I wonder what happened to Miazga. EPB didn't convince me. Miazga can play left or right.

So, the 2 players whom Berhalter has not called up (recently) per thread title would be Miazga and Sargent.

 

Defensive midfielder is the role that Acosta has played for the National Team.

 

In reference to the question that leads this thread: "No one".

 

The only ones with remote chances would be Ebo, Vasquez, Tolkin, and some mysterious keeper. The rest have been to one of camps or have a logjam ahead of them. Really doubt about Tolkin, should have a mini disaster for a new keeper, Vasquez would need more trials than are available. Pessimistic Ebobisse might be the closest one.

 

Agree that Ebobisse is a legitimate option. If he keeps producing, he might be in Qatar.

I also like Taylor Booth a lot, but we really are stacked in midfield. So absent some injuries, he’s likely outside the 26.

 

Hoping EPB can secure him a spot for Qatar.

 

I believe the reason Pablo didn't have many caps was because he didn't get his US citizenship until 2001.

 

99.9%.

There better be a very good reason and I can't think of one. I know Gregg said in an interview (in response to the question do we have a true 9) that he was watching a variety of nines to see if any get in fantastic form. I suppose that's the 1% chance I was thinking of. The other 99% is making a decision on how to play the team in the remaining friendlies so the players know each other well.

I don't need to see Sarge at striker because I don't think he has it there at WC level. If he wants to call him and use him as mezala to close out a game that's fine.

I didn't need to see Haji Wright's act last time he was called in, much less so in Sept.

I don't think Dike cuts it in Qatar and wonder how much time would be lost in teaching him fundamentals since I believe he had some very limited minutes with us too,

Those three are guys who have actually had minutes with us. Guys who haven't like Vazquez, say? No way unless there's overwhelming evidence he could fit in on the fly.

For better or worse, Berhalter is stuck with the guys he did call and without the guys he did not call.

Time's up.

 

This guy's from Birmingham, Alabama. First black artist with a 1M + hit in UK. Is it just me or does he bear a slight resemblance to Chris Richards?

 

Michael Bradley

 

Bradley had 8 caps in 2019 under Berhalter.

 

I think Brandon Vasquez has a chance to get an invite.

 

He has. Might be one of those late bloomers, as big strikers frequently are. Might have learned to play from Luchi Acosta. He's actually had a good U-17 WC where he scored 2 goals out of team's 3, outlayed Haji Wright and took starting position from him. Adams, CP, and LDLT were also on that team.

 

Smart, skilled, strong. But will he finish plays when he’s on the field with Pulisic and McKennie? That’s always the question.

I really like the looks of this guy. He’s patient/wise with the ball and adds to build up play.

 

All we need is a guy who can get on the end of balls from Pulisic/Dest/Weah/Robinson and put them in the corner.

Where is Brian Ching when you need him? That guy would have scored a ton in qualifying. He couldn’t create, but he finished anything that came near him.

 

USMNT scout is at the Cin game tonite. They want to take a closer at Vazquez.
The KId is big at 6'3; 185 with speed. He can also play with his back to goal. His link play tooks to be solid.
I'm watching the game and his game is what is reported. So far, he hasn't any close ball for a scoring chance.

And just now, Vazquez scored against Phili

 

Vasquez will have to prove it at the camp. He's earned a chance to impress Berhalter at the camp.

Wright had earned a chance at camp to impress Berhalter, and apprently didn't do it.

There's no reason to predetermine that Vasquez will win the spot. People were saying Wright would several months ago.

I think he's legitimately the only guy uncapped under Berhalter with a shot (barring an injury crisis). I don't really see an opening for Paredes if everybody is healthy.