US vs Azzurri

[nevzter]

I am surprised at Boyd...you figure he would be put with the U-23 squad. Schedule conflicts perhaps?

Apparently he was ready to head to the U-23 camp, but Der Kommissar called him up. I think he'll eventually be headed to the Olympic squad though.

[SoCalJoe]

No Sacha??? He's been outstanding for Anderlecht and had his team's best chance yesterday in their Europa League loss to AZ when he bent one around the wall only to be denied by the GK.

[jumpkutz]

I'm going to continue to give JK the benefit of the doubt at this point and try to keep an open mind about whatever it is he's trying to accomplish at this point in the proceedings. I just hope we score at least one and don't allow them to get too many past Tim. Wish Gooch were available, but.....

Just glad we're playing strong sides away...can only help in the long run.

[Clevelandmo]

Apparently Torres is injured so perhaps a spot has opened up for Sasha, or Benny. I doubt it matters though as Klinsmann would likely have Sasha firmly planted on the bench while he plays his Germans, including the suspended one. Another alternative is to call in Whitbread. He's playing in the ManUre game so he's healthy.

[jumpkutz]

Is 21 the limit? If not, call 'em both up.

[DCHeather]

http://aol.sportingnews.com/soccer/stor ... aly-verona

Jermaine Jones will be out too. I just hope the US can be competitive in this one.

[jumpkutz]

Here's their side. Nobody from the Prem, so do we have a chance?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/s ... +Soccer%29

[LaxAttack]

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-Natio ... oster.aspx

Jones, Torres, Chandler and Donovan are now out.

Shea and Kljestan are now in.

Further adds to the roster could take place on Monday.

[jumpkutz]

http://www.ussoccer.com/News/Mens-National-Team/2012/02/Kljestan-and-Shea-Added-to-US-Roster.aspx

Jones, Torres, Chandler and Donovan are now out.

Shea and Kljestan are now in.

Further adds to the roster could take place on Monday.

Shoot. No Donovan/Deuce pairing under Klinsi yet. Darn. *^&(#^$@!**%#!!!

[nevzter]

The roster predicament is shadier than a $5 craps table in Vegas. What the hell is going on?

[DCHeather]

I am predicting a defensive struggle, 1-3 Azzurri. Hope I am wrong, but Italy have all the advantages going into this one. At home and very little travel involved for their players. Oh well, hope Shea turns in a decent performance...he needs it.

[Clevelandmo]

The roster predicament is shadier than a $5 craps table in Vegas. What the hell is going on?

Remember the days of Bob Bradley, when a roster was announced and then the guys showed up for the game. Ahh the good ol' days when simple things were simple

[DCHeather]

Your potshots at Klinsmann are entering the twilight zone.

[SoCalJoe]

Whitbread is back and.....still no call up.

Here is a question...How many CB that are American (and aren't we just loaded at that position ) start in one of the Top 4 European leagues (Prem, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga)???? Subotic, but he doesn't count since the doucheb@g Rongen ran him off. Ream started over the weekend for Bolton (think he has played twice since his move), and Whitbread. In the 18 years of following the MNT, I can't recall anyone ever remotely close being slighted like this.

CALL UP WHITBREAD NOW!!!!!

[AggieMatt]

This Donovan/Deuce partnership is becoming mythical. Are we sure they really do exist on the same plane anymore?

Agree on Whitbread. I think we should be grooming a Whitbread/Ream partnership at CB b/c that looks like our best option for the future.