As we get closer and closer, performances matter. Can you lift your club from relegation? Can you launch them into European competition? Are you starting regularly? These are all items that Klinsmann and co. will pay large attention to until the roster is released in about 3 weeks for May's camp. Let's get to it.
BOLD = new this month.
GK: Howard, Guzan, Rimando
No change here. None needed.
D: Cameron, Gonzalez, Besler, Goodson, Beasley, Parkhurst, Evans, Brooks, Yedlin, Ream, F. Johnson
No change here either. Looking good. Keep an eye on Beasley's injury and Timmy Chandler's return. It's close now.
MF: Bradley, Diskerud, Zusi, Bedoya, Davis, Corona, Jones, EDU, Beckerman
Where to fit Edu...a big question going into camp now. It should NOT be at the expense of a creative player like Diskerud, who has fought his was back into the starting lineup for Rosenborg. For now, I've taken Danny Williams off the roster because of his nagging injuries and because they play the same position. For what it's worth, a healthy Williams will challenge Edu for a spot.
F: Johannsson, Dempsey, Donovan, Altidore, Wondolowski, Green, BOYD
After this weekends solid double, Boyd finds himself back on the roster for May's camp. That's harsh on Agudelo, who has done well in the face of adversity after losing his starting spot at Utrecht and scoring goals off the bench. Harsh reality I'm afraid.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
30 For 30 1.2
Yes, I know you've been eagerly waiting for the post-Mexico analysis. Who's in? Who's out? Well, let's take a look.
BOLD = new this month.
GK: Howard, Guzan, Rimando
D: Cameron, Gonzalez, Besler, Goodson, Beasley, Parkhurst, Evans, Brooks, YEDLIN, Ream, F. Johnson
MF: Bradley, Diskerud, Zusi, Bedoya, Davis, Corona, Jones, Williams, Beckerman
F: Johannsson, Dempsey, Donovan, Altidore, Wondolowski, GREEN, AGUDELO
Keep in mind this is a prediction at the Preliminary Roster due next month. This is NOT my prediction of players making the plane to Brazil.
A few notes:
- Having now made the switch official, there has to be a carrot dangling here from Jurgen for Julian Green, and I think it's a trip to Brazil. Whether or not that's actually the case, well, we'll find out. Regardless, he's going to be at camp next month. Here's hoping he can get time in the Bundesliga now that Bayern have the title wrapped up, if only to squash the ridiculousness that continues to dismiss him as a legitimate player because he hasn't played a match in the league yet.
- Castillo, Eddie Johnson, and Sacha Kljestan all dropped out this month due to a combination of not impressing with their club and with the USMNT. In their stead comes Yedlin, Green, and Agudelo. I'd rather have extra options in attack than defense.
- Brad Davis continues to stay on my roster because A) he did nothing to get off it in the last month and B) his left foot is an asset. He's also handy on set pieces. Still not convinced about Brazil though...
- Agudelo just lost his starting spot to Jacob Mulenga at Utrecht this week. Until that point, Agudelo had started almost every game since coming to the club and doing quite well. I don't think he's off the chopping block yet and if he can regain his starting spot, he will really make a case for himself heading into the summer.
- You may be wondering where Edu is. Despite playing regularly with the Union now and receiving a call up this month, I wasn't sold. His cameo was too small and, honestly, lacked conviction. He could sneak on next month. His stock is rising...
BOLD = new this month.
GK: Howard, Guzan, Rimando
D: Cameron, Gonzalez, Besler, Goodson, Beasley, Parkhurst, Evans, Brooks, YEDLIN, Ream, F. Johnson
MF: Bradley, Diskerud, Zusi, Bedoya, Davis, Corona, Jones, Williams, Beckerman
F: Johannsson, Dempsey, Donovan, Altidore, Wondolowski, GREEN, AGUDELO
Keep in mind this is a prediction at the Preliminary Roster due next month. This is NOT my prediction of players making the plane to Brazil.
A few notes:
- Having now made the switch official, there has to be a carrot dangling here from Jurgen for Julian Green, and I think it's a trip to Brazil. Whether or not that's actually the case, well, we'll find out. Regardless, he's going to be at camp next month. Here's hoping he can get time in the Bundesliga now that Bayern have the title wrapped up, if only to squash the ridiculousness that continues to dismiss him as a legitimate player because he hasn't played a match in the league yet.
- Castillo, Eddie Johnson, and Sacha Kljestan all dropped out this month due to a combination of not impressing with their club and with the USMNT. In their stead comes Yedlin, Green, and Agudelo. I'd rather have extra options in attack than defense.
- Brad Davis continues to stay on my roster because A) he did nothing to get off it in the last month and B) his left foot is an asset. He's also handy on set pieces. Still not convinced about Brazil though...
- Agudelo just lost his starting spot to Jacob Mulenga at Utrecht this week. Until that point, Agudelo had started almost every game since coming to the club and doing quite well. I don't think he's off the chopping block yet and if he can regain his starting spot, he will really make a case for himself heading into the summer.
- You may be wondering where Edu is. Despite playing regularly with the Union now and receiving a call up this month, I wasn't sold. His cameo was too small and, honestly, lacked conviction. He could sneak on next month. His stock is rising...
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