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WMD
Male Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SC
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![]() USMNT's 23=man roster announced today...the only BIG surprise?
No Landon Donovan. Wow, Klinsmann is out to make a statement. 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP – GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (8): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), John Brooks (Hertha Berlin), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Timmy Chandler (Nürnberg), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), Fabian Johnson (Borussia Mönchengladbach), DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders FC) MIDFIELDERS (8): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Alejandro Bedoya (Nantes), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Mix Diskerud (Rosenborg), Julian Green (Bayern Munich), Jermaine Jones (Besiktas), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City) FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (Sunderland), Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC), Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes) I'm a little concerned but IN JURGEN I TRUST! ![]() Notable missing names: Terrence Boyd and Landon Donovan, Joe Corona and Maurice Edu, Brad Evans, Clarence Goodson and Michael Parkhurst. Goodson and Donovan surprised me. But Klinsman has chosen 10 players from MLS teams Has MLS caught up to the rest of the world? Maybe not, but the quality of football is much, much better than a few years ago!
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Blue Chip
Male Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Auburn, AL
Posts: 662
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![]() Initially it appears to me that we are selling out to get Julian Green, and I don't like the sacrifice we just made.
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Game MVP
Male Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 1,541
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![]() We wont even make it out of the group round. These moves make no difference.
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Household Name
Male Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 6,754
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![]() Wow, I am SHOCKED to see this announced so early - especially with Donovan missing. I read soccer news every single day and follow it more than I do college football.
Edu is a mild surprise as well as Brad Evans. The rest of the squad I'm OK with. I guess it's good that the roster is finalized and they can start working with the 23 guys to finalize formations and tactics while building chemistry. I am still shocked that this decision was made so early in camp rather than waiting on a date closer to the June 2 deadline. I actually like the decision to take both Wondo and Aron Johannsson. P.S. While he was always guaranteed a spot and is a VERY good goalkeeper (who would be starting if it weren't for one of the best in the world, Tim Howard), a shout out to Brad Guzan - a GAMECOCK!! |
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Male Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Team is still solid without LD and with Bradley, Howard, and Dempsey, leadership situation will be fine. Would I have liked LD to go? Sure but was he going to play? If not, what is his purpose and is the team better off with another play at a forward position. Coaches think yes. I don't think this decision had anything to do with Green at all. |
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1st Team All-American
Male Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 12,097
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![]() Leaving off Landon hurts. Need a vet like him with experience and leadership.
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2nd Team All-SEC
Male Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Mills River, NC
Posts: 2,911
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However, win anyway. Go USA! |
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Household Name
Male Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Household Name
Male Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Set pieces aren't an issue either. Landon has experience but again Bradley, Dempsey, and even Beckerman are solid choices for free kicks. |
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Banned
Male Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Carolina
Posts: 2,133
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WMD
Male Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SC
Posts: 1,190
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![]() I'm excited to see so many young STUD talents.
The coaching philos MAY be sacrifice the older guys to prepare for the future, but it's not personal. Donovan ISN'T what he was 5 years ago. I dont think we sold anyone for green. Green is a Midfielder. Klins told Donovan he was more of a forward, I agree with Klins...Donovans pace and touch are IDEAL for a ST. But on the ball he isn't great. I'm hoping to see Dempsey continue his Sounders form, he's looked spectacular and has played SMART. Not the ball hog Dumpster fire I've hated for 7 years. He's looking like a real leader. I'm excited, I hate it for Landon...but he knows the score, IMHO.
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2nd Team All-SEC
Male Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Fleming Island FL
Posts: 2,592
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![]() Someone please tell me what criteria enabled Altidore to make the team. In 31 games at Sunderland, he had 1 goal and 1 assist. He had a total of 5 shot, THIS SEASON. What has he ever done?
Who is going to score on this team? Dempsey?
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Master of Minutia
Male Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Columbia
Posts: 1,361
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![]() Why is it 2016? Thought it was this year.
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4-Star
Female Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 315
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![]() Don't really think you can question Altidore's place on the team based upon his stats at Sunderland. That team was an absolute dumpster fire from top to bottom this year. He has proven to be an effective goal scorer for the US Team, as well as AZ, the Dutch team he played for before going to Sunderland.
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4-Star
Female Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 315
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![]() Couple of thoughts on the roster:
1. I'm glad that they went ahead and trimmed the roster. In fact, I was hoping we might do what some of the other teams like France did, and come straight out with the 24-man roster. The guys can now totally focus on training and preparing as a team to the best of their ability without having to keep looking over their shoulders and worrying about whether they are going to make the team or not. 2. I'm fine with Klinnsman going with a younger line-up. In all honesty, it's very unlikely that we will make it out of our group, so why not use this as a learning experience for the younger guys in preparation for Russia in 2018. Italy as used this approach in the past, and we all know how successful they've been in the World Cup. The England fans are practically begging Roy Hdgson to use this approach, as they find themselves in a situation similar to us where their chances of advancing out of their group are slim to none. |
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1st Team All-American
Male Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 12,097
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Heisman Candidate
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Blue Chip
Male Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: north augusta sc
Posts: 679
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![]() Is Donovan a top 5 player currently that is American? Maybe. Is he a top 23 player? 110% This is idiotic. This is starting to feel more and more like 2 and barbecue all the time.
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Gamecocks R US MGMT
Male Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: The Grand Strand SC
Posts: 4,222
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![]() Thread title needs update it's 2014 World Cup team/thread. I think this is a bold move by the coaching staff to not include Landon however if any of you have ever played soccer you know how demanding it is and he had a good career on the national team. I would like to say thanks to you Mr. Donovan but it is time we move on.
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Gamecocks R US MGMT
Male Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: The Grand Strand SC
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