Netherlands v. USA

According to Yanks Abroad, Onyewu has been doing some light training with the MNT while they're in Holland. He won't be able to play, but it sounds like he's on the road to recovery.

Given that Bob has brought in both Heath Pearce and Jonathan Bornstein, it seems more likely to me that he's intending to give Spector and Simek each some time on the right. As far as I can figure, Spector has never played LB for the USMNT, at least under Bradley, and played exclusively RB during the Confederations Cup and the most recent WCQ cycle.

 

Looking forward to the match. I think Josh is correct that Spector will play on the right. My guess at a starting XI:

Howard
Spector, Demerit, Boca, Bornstein
Holden, Bradley, Edu, Beasley
Donovan
Altidore

I expect to see Pearce get a nice look after his last performance.

 

Re: RE: Netherlands v. USA

Spector said in a Q&A with Grant Wahl today that he has played LB with the US like in one game, at the 2007 Gold Cup early on, but has played mainly RB with those two random games at CB in October.

 

Tying goal that put us on top of CONCACAF, Honduran Hero. Okay maybe Bob shouldnt make decisions based on good youtube Hollywood moments but I can. I gots no problem with Johnny

 

Let's go Dutch on some inspiration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wo1-AHGCmY&feature=fvw

The Yanks Are Coming!!!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxBlpzVSOCQ

 

Okay Bornstein scored the tying goal v CR, but he was directly responsible for the 2 goals the Ticos did score!! In all honesty, the guy would have a hard time starting in League 2. Not to pick on the guy because Pearce is no better, but anytime he makes a good play I'm totally shocked (which isn't the desired response)

 

Bornstein also shut down Messi in the Copa America; so much so that he got moved to the other side. How many defenders can share that claim?

He's still growing and learning, but I have faith in the lad, against small, quick, skillful wingers. Pearce might be better against Kuyt though.

I think Holden gets the start over Beasley. EJ up top with Jozy and Donovan on the left. Edu & Bradley in the midfield.

 

Yes, a very Dutch/Euro compilation, true to form. That said, they have some amazing players and amazing tactics in how they play. The Dutch may be a little queer, but stupid they are not.

 

my disdain for bornstein has waned over the past two years to the point i think he can offer something from the bench in that he can play cb, lb, mf, hot dog vendor, etc., but in an ideal world, he wouldn't start. given the injuries, i'm hoping bradley uses this match to test some players without regard to the scoreline - but i'd love to get a result today against those legalizing reefer, prostitution promoting, socialized medicine having, tulip growers.

usa! usa! usa!

 

Context is everything - I was whistling Dixie whilst I typed!!

 

@&%#!!!!!! Holden gets his ankle hurt in the 30th on a crap tackle by De Jong. Who knows, but he ain't coming back to Bolton for awhile.

 

Oh and Bornstein SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

That was rough - at least he hobbled off under his own power.

Bornstein is awesome - what a stupid fucking play.

 

It's 2010, right? Because I swear this exact post was made in 2007.