WhitesBhoy's 23 Tickets to South Africa

Beasley looked stronger and faster than usual (lately). I think he gets a ticket.

In:
Donovan
Dempsey
Howard
Bradley
Bocanegra
Cherundolo
Gooch
Spector
Holden
Altidore
Edu
Hahnemann
Guzan
DeMerit (as long as he can see)
Clark
Feilhaber

Probable:
Torres
Goodson
Beasley
Gomez
Buddle
Rogers
Ching
Bedoya

Gone:
Marshall
Kljestan
Pearce
Findley
Bornstein
Johnson

Technically, I guess I have 24 tickets right now, but one will have to go (or stay)! So really, only one spot up in the air in the probables. Who out of those would you leave behind? For me, it's probably between Buddle and Bedoya, and I think the Bob likes youth.

 

RE: WhitesBhoy

OK, forgive a rookie question...
Is it absolute gospel that a team brings 3 goal keepers? What are the chances of having two goalies injured in one tourney. Seems like 2 keepers would be safe enough, and would allow some greater flexibility in choosing field players.

 

RE: WhitesBhoy

After seeing Gooch limping on the sidelines last night after his flat-footed performance, I don't think he's a lock.

 

RE: WhitesBhoy

Feel free to register that vote as "Bob's Wild Card".

 

Re: RE: WhitesBhoy

It is gospel.

 

RE: Re: RE: WhitesBhoy

Yeah, I should google these things before I post my stupid questions. FIFA apparently mandates 3 keepers on the roster.

 

RE: Re: RE: WhitesBhoy

Voting closes at 12:59PM Eastern/11:59AM Central. 9:59 on the Left Coast.

As they say in Chicago, vote early,...and often.

 

Re: RE: Re: RE: WhitesBhoy

You also forgot to add for the ChiTown folks to make sure that their older relatives (living or otherwise) get to the polls also.

The idea of Boca having to move inside is a distinct possibility, so BB will pick Bornstein for cover (get the barf bags ready if he actually gets in a match). If you consider Rogers and Torres equal players (I like Torres slightly more anyway) than it won't be lost on Bradley where US Soccer is trying to build its fanbase. That leaves Bedoya to get that last pink slip.

Wow is our backline in shambles...
Boca: Hernia surgery and tbh (I know it's sacrilegious to say this on here) he is an average player at best anyway. He lost his job at FFC for a reason.
Demerit: He's having depth perception problems....ugh
Gooch: Let's not write him off yet, but obviously no where near 100%.
Bornstein: Stinks
Pearce: See Bornstein (except is slower)
Dolo: Please oh please don't get hurt
Spector: see Dolo
Goodson: Hard to put too much trust in the kid, but no choice at this point
Marshall: Won't be on the plane (which kind of tells you his ability, sorry Fog), but wouldn't be a shock if he gets the last minute call-up due to injury.

**And from the "I can't let it go until Rongen gets fired department" our best CB who wanted to play for us plays for Serbia**

 

Oh S#$T, somebody hide the sharp objects from Mo...NO CHING. Really stunned Findley got the nod over the only holding forward we have.

 

RE: Bradley

WTF. Seriously, can't wait for Klinnsman.

 

RE: Bradley

Findley was the surprise to me. I have not seen it at the national level yet (with the word yet being operative for South Africa - hopefully).

 

Re: RE: Bradley's 23

Then we would only have six defenders going to SA and three of them still have lingering injuries. I don't like Bornstein like the next guy, but he is sort of forced to go with all the injuries in the back. Plus, I even think 7 might be too few considering how bad Gooch looked last night.

Findley over Ching is a head scratcher, although I guess Bob wants his speed (even if his first touch is bad).

Glad to see Herculez make the team. I think he will do well as the second half "super sub" since he scored all those goals in Mexico (and last night) while coming off the bench. It takes skill to be inserted into a game and be able to play right away. Some players need to time to work their way into a game.

 

looks like I had 'em all except for the two forwards. I had Ching and Johnson, instead Bob took Findley and Buddle.

http://www.fulhamusa.com/index.php?name ... pic&t=7095

Other than that I was spot on. I am also in awe that Findley made it, even as an RSL fan. I was reading the Bocanegra chat on ESPN and he said that he thinks Findley could have a break out at the Cup and that he is dangerous taking on guys 1v1, and I'm thinking any time he does that his touch is so bad that the ball goes flying away out of control. Hopefully he proves me wrong though I don't suspect he'll get the opportunity.

 

Re: RE: Bradley

Truer words... :x

 

RE: Re: RE: Bradley

First Krappa and now this. I dont know how many more hits I can take.

A dark cloud has seriously descended over the US MNT. Anyone notice how Bob Bradley resembles the evil chancellor from Star Wars - pre and post sabercution, depending upon the lighting. I didnt used to think Bradley was evil but his fear of respect, experience, duty, and commitment has poisoned him. The Lord of the Ching has been forsaken and the Force is being threatened.

 

RE: Bradley

I'm with you Mo, Ching looked good last night, is healthy and helped carry this squad to the world cup (so did Heydude, but you get my point). I'm fairly disappointed in his omission, but maybe Bob will be vindicated in his decision.

I don't know how Findley or Buddle made it over Ching - well I do, speed, but if you can do fuck-all with the ball (Findley) it doesn't matter how fast a player is.

If this squad were entirely healthy, I'd be pumped - as it currently stands - I'm friggin' nervous as all get-out of a 2006-esque performance.

 

I agree that the U.S. can do better than Klinsmann (however, I wouldn't ever compare anybody to Mrs. Palin) - I believe that if he were appointed, it'd almost be "settling," but at least settling for somebody who has a pedigree.

Hopefully, the USSF can splash some cash after the WC, and thereafter, see what kind of big fish will come floating to the top...if nobody better than Klinsmann wants the job despite being offered some payola, then we can all assume US Soccer is the leper of the world footie community. However, the young talent the U.S. has coming through its ranks in the next 4 years, when combined with the old guard that will still be around, might tempt some outstanding South American or Euro to take the plunge with us. I've always been fine with the potential hired gun / mercenary coach as long as the U.S. produced results.

Until then, all I gotta say is: USA! USA!! USA!!!