06-27-2010, 03:36 PM
<!--quoteo(post=103240:date=Jun 27 2010, 01:12 PM:name=Baron)-->QUOTE (Baron @ Jun 27 2010, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=103108:date=Jun 26 2010, 04:15 PM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Jun 26 2010, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->This was our best opportunity we'll see for sometime. Donovan and Dempsey will be past their primes in 2014. Bocanegra, Cherundolo, and DeMerit will be deep in their thirties. Altidore(a 2010 disappointment) is our only hope.
While we played great at times this summer, we never put together a whole game. That's what iis frustrating. I was pleased with first half against England despite trailing early. The second half against Slovenia was amazing, and I thought we owned the second half with Ghana. Just wish we could have seen a complete game from the boys. It's frustrating, but at least we can't blame refs, or poor goalkeeping.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Meh. Next iteration of the World Cup will most likely be the most talented yet, more and more US players are playing in Europe. (From another board)
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Jonathan Spector - 28
Carlos Bocanegra - 35 - probably done
Michael Bradley - 26 - in his prime
Oguchi Onyewu - 32 - last hurrah probably, if he can return to previous form and stay fit
Steve Cherundolo - 35 - probably done
DaMarcus Beasley - 32 - I don't see him being on that team, honestly, if he's marginal on this team.
Clint Dempsey - 31 - probably final world cup, hopefully will be solid
Herculez Gomez - 32 - unless he keeps blowing up, not likely to be back
Landon DOnovan - 32 - probably last World Cup
Stuart Holden - 28, in his prime
Jonathan Bornstein - 29, we'll see
Ricardo Clark - 31, i doubt he's back
Edson Buddle - 33, won't be back
Jay DeMerit - 34, MIGHT be back
Jose Torres - 26, in his prime
Jozy Altidore - 24, hopefully will be a force
Brad Guzan - 29, heir apparent to Howard?
Maurice Edu - 28, in his prime
Robbie Findley - 28, might be back if he improves
Clarence Goodso - 32, doubtful
Benny Feilhaber - 29, likely on the tail end of his prime.
Marcus Hahnemann - 41, will be tending his garden.
Other players in the Player Pool:
Freddy Adu - will be 25, plays for Aris Thessaloniki FC in Greece
Alejandro Bedoya will be 27, plays for Obebro SK in Sweden
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Charlie Davies- 28. Would have started this world cup next to Jozy. Hopefully he gets some nice seasoning in europe in the upcoming years (currently in france).
Freddy Adu- 25. Hasn't lived up to the hype of the 14-year old wunderkind, but hasn't really been given a chance by any international team. I think if he gets some club stability, he could develop into a productive member of the senior team.
But you probably knew both of those guys. Here are some you might not.
Stefen Jerome- 21. A great prospect who is already playing professionally at 17. Has the potential to be a star striker.
Jack McInerney- 21. Drafted into the MLS as the 7th overall pick straight out of HS. Playing on the U-20 national team at age 17 at striker.
Gale Agbossoumonde- 22. Might be the future at central defense. Loaned out to play with Portuguese team Braga this year to train with their juniors. 6'2'' with a great football IQ for his age.
Greg Garza- 22. Has seen some time at left back, but will likely play left wing with his skill and speed. Trained in Brazilian camps from a young age, currently in the Sporting CP (Lisbon) system.
Moises Orozsco- 22. Dangerous attacking midfielder. Good distributor and finisher.
Christian Flores- 22. Center back. Currently playing in Monterey.
And we have players like Sal Zizzo (27), Danny Szetela (27), Gabriel Ferrari (25), Robbie Rogers (27) who played a big role in previous U-20 teams that still could make a splash on the big squad.
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Nice breakdown! I don't think Guch, Howard, Bocanegra, DeMerit, Buddle or Goodso are back. I think we'll see a lot of new faces in the backfield during the next CONCAF.
While we played great at times this summer, we never put together a whole game. That's what iis frustrating. I was pleased with first half against England despite trailing early. The second half against Slovenia was amazing, and I thought we owned the second half with Ghana. Just wish we could have seen a complete game from the boys. It's frustrating, but at least we can't blame refs, or poor goalkeeping.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Meh. Next iteration of the World Cup will most likely be the most talented yet, more and more US players are playing in Europe. (From another board)
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<!--/sizec--><!--fontc--><!--/fontc--><!--fonto:verdana--><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:2--><!--/sizeo-->Tim Howard - 35 - might be back
Jonathan Spector - 28
Carlos Bocanegra - 35 - probably done
Michael Bradley - 26 - in his prime
Oguchi Onyewu - 32 - last hurrah probably, if he can return to previous form and stay fit
Steve Cherundolo - 35 - probably done
DaMarcus Beasley - 32 - I don't see him being on that team, honestly, if he's marginal on this team.
Clint Dempsey - 31 - probably final world cup, hopefully will be solid
Herculez Gomez - 32 - unless he keeps blowing up, not likely to be back
Landon DOnovan - 32 - probably last World Cup
Stuart Holden - 28, in his prime
Jonathan Bornstein - 29, we'll see
Ricardo Clark - 31, i doubt he's back
Edson Buddle - 33, won't be back
Jay DeMerit - 34, MIGHT be back
Jose Torres - 26, in his prime
Jozy Altidore - 24, hopefully will be a force
Brad Guzan - 29, heir apparent to Howard?
Maurice Edu - 28, in his prime
Robbie Findley - 28, might be back if he improves
Clarence Goodso - 32, doubtful
Benny Feilhaber - 29, likely on the tail end of his prime.
Marcus Hahnemann - 41, will be tending his garden.
Other players in the Player Pool:
Freddy Adu - will be 25, plays for Aris Thessaloniki FC in Greece
Alejandro Bedoya will be 27, plays for Obebro SK in Sweden
Sacha Klejsten will be 28 <!--sizec-->
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Charlie Davies- 28. Would have started this world cup next to Jozy. Hopefully he gets some nice seasoning in europe in the upcoming years (currently in france).
Freddy Adu- 25. Hasn't lived up to the hype of the 14-year old wunderkind, but hasn't really been given a chance by any international team. I think if he gets some club stability, he could develop into a productive member of the senior team.
But you probably knew both of those guys. Here are some you might not.
Stefen Jerome- 21. A great prospect who is already playing professionally at 17. Has the potential to be a star striker.
Jack McInerney- 21. Drafted into the MLS as the 7th overall pick straight out of HS. Playing on the U-20 national team at age 17 at striker.
Gale Agbossoumonde- 22. Might be the future at central defense. Loaned out to play with Portuguese team Braga this year to train with their juniors. 6'2'' with a great football IQ for his age.
Greg Garza- 22. Has seen some time at left back, but will likely play left wing with his skill and speed. Trained in Brazilian camps from a young age, currently in the Sporting CP (Lisbon) system.
Moises Orozsco- 22. Dangerous attacking midfielder. Good distributor and finisher.
Christian Flores- 22. Center back. Currently playing in Monterey.
And we have players like Sal Zizzo (27), Danny Szetela (27), Gabriel Ferrari (25), Robbie Rogers (27) who played a big role in previous U-20 teams that still could make a splash on the big squad.
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Nice breakdown! I don't think Guch, Howard, Bocanegra, DeMerit, Buddle or Goodso are back. I think we'll see a lot of new faces in the backfield during the next CONCAF.
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