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So with Davies not on this list, does that mean he's for sure not going to the World Cup?

 

Pretty much. Sochaux didn't clear Charlie according to USSF.

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Not a huge fan of Kljestan, either. Neither he nor Rogers should be there over Adu. That said, I really doubt Adu would make the 23 anyway. Here's what I see for the 23:

 

GK (3): Howard, Hahnemann, Guzan

FB (8): Onyewu, Bocanegra, Spector, Cherundolo, DeMerit, Bornstein, Pearce, Goodson

MF (8): Donovan, Dempsey, Clark, Bradley, Edu, Torres, Holden, Feilhaber

FW (4): Altidore, Ching, Buddle, Gomez

 

Out: Marshall, Rogers, Kljestan, Beasley, Bedoya, Findlay, Johnson

 

Now, I could also see leaving Bedoya in and cutting Ching or Buddle if the intention is to have Dempsey at forward. I'm not sure how strongly I feel about Pearce making the squad, too. I could easily see him being left off. There is adequate cover at left full back among Bocanegra, Bornstein and Spector as far as I'm concerned (I generally prefer Pearce to Bornstein, but I'm trying to think what BB might do). The right side has Spector and Cherundolo. CB has a host with Onyewu, Bocanegra, DeMerit, Goodson and Spector able to cover the middle effectively. I know, though, that Bob wants crossing out of his LB position, and Pearce does cross very well -- probably better than Boca and Bornstein and since Jonny Specs is wrong-footed for the spot, definitely better.

 

My starting 11:

 

-----------Altidore-----Dempsey-------

Donovan----Bradley----Edu-----Holden

Bocanegra--Gooch--DeMerit--Spector

------------------Howard----------------

 

Against England, I think some consideration does need to be made about what to do against Lennon on England's right. I don't think Bocanegra can contain him alone. I do think that Landon is at his best when he gets involved defensively, and he's certainly capable of handling Lennon. I bet we try Spain x2 and bunker in, forcing England to the outside for crosses. If I'm Capello and I think that's the case, I start Crouch with Rooney.

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2nd leg of Nottingham Forest/Blackpool going on right now. It should be a pretty awesome game.
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Not a huge fan of Kljestan, either. Neither he nor Rogers should be there over Adu. That said, I really doubt Adu would make the 23 anyway. Here's what I see for the 23:

 

GK (3): Howard, Hahnemann, Guzan

FB (8): Onyewu, Bocanegra, Spector, Cherundolo, DeMerit, Bornstein, Pearce, Goodson

MF (8): Donovan, Dempsey, Clark, Bradley, Edu, Torres, Holden, Feilhaber

FW (4): Altidore, Ching, Buddle, Gomez

 

Out: Marshall, Rogers, Kljestan, Beasley, Bedoya, Findlay, Johnson

 

Now, I could also see leaving Bedoya in and cutting Ching or Buddle if the intention is to have Dempsey at forward. I'm not sure how strongly I feel about Pearce making the squad, too. I could easily see him being left off. There is adequate cover at left full back among Bocanegra, Bornstein and Spector as far as I'm concerned (I generally prefer Pearce to Bornstein, but I'm trying to think what BB might do). The right side has Spector and Cherundolo. CB has a host with Onyewu, Bocanegra, DeMerit, Goodson and Spector able to cover the middle effectively. I know, though, that Bob wants crossing out of his LB position, and Pearce does cross very well -- probably better than Boca and Bornstein and since Jonny Specs is wrong-footed for the spot, definitely better.

 

My starting 11:

 

-----------Altidore-----Dempsey-------

Donovan----Bradley----Edu-----Holden

Bocanegra--Gooch--DeMerit--Spector

------------------Howard----------------

 

Against England, I think some consideration does need to be made about what to do against Lennon on England's right. I don't think Bocanegra can contain him alone. I do think that Landon is at his best when he gets involved defensively, and he's certainly capable of handling Lennon. I bet we try Spain x2 and bunker in, forcing England to the outside for crosses. If I'm Capello and I think that's the case, I start Crouch with Rooney.

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My main question would be who we're counting on to be an offensive sub if we need a goal on matchday 3. Even if they all end up left off the 23, Rogers, Sacha and Findley have no business being in camp to begin with. Rogers is too slow in every aspect of the game at the international level. Sacha is complete pants and Findley has been in dreadful form for RSL.

 

We're going to be very, very dependent on Deuce and LD. And Edson Buddle probably just became the most important player to watch during the camp/send off series.

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My main question would be who we're counting on to be an offensive sub if we need a goal on matchday 3.

I think it means they totally buy in to Gomez's insane GPM rate in Mexico.

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My main question would be who we're counting on to be an offensive sub if we need a goal on matchday 3.

I think it means they totally buy in to Gomez's insane GPM rate in Mexico.

 

Do you buy his GPM rate?

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My main question would be who we're counting on to be an offensive sub if we need a goal on matchday 3.

I think it means they totally buy in to Gomez's insane GPM rate in Mexico.

 

Do you buy his GPM rate?

 

I don't really buy, but I haven't seen much at all. I'm just looking at history.

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I'm hearing that at least two of the following three players were not invited:

 

Adu

Beasley

Davies

 

And I'm hearing a few different things on EJ and Sacha.

 

If my guy is right on CD9, I'm pretty bummed and not really happy.

I bet Beasley got the invite.

 

The thing about Charlie is that most of the optimism has been based on stuff he's said. He's not the most objective evaluator of where he is in his rehab, I'm sure. Oh well, I hope he's there.

 

Anyone know if the Europa League final will be televised?

 

Yes. GolTv.

 

Also 461-1 on directv for HD.

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My main question would be who we're counting on to be an offensive sub if we need a goal on matchday 3.

I think it means they totally buy in to Gomez's insane GPM rate in Mexico.

 

Do you buy his GPM rate?

Can't say. I've only seen the highlights. I have no idea what he looks like off the ball.

 

Gun to my head I'd say no. Saw too much of him in MLS, even though he was played out of position int he midfield, to think that he's all of a sudden a top level American striker.

 

I just haven't seen enough.

 

But I'll say I like his inclusion more than our alternatives and I think he's better than Buddle.

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John Terry could miss the World Cup:

 

ESPN.com[/url]"]John Terry has been taken to hospital after suffering a bad blow to his foot that could rule the defender out of England's squad for the World Cup.

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Terry had a scan on Wednesday and Chelsea have said that they expect to see the results on Thursday, with the defender a certainty to miss the FA Cup final with Portsmouth this weekend.

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John Terry could miss the World Cup:

 

ESPN.com[/url]"]John Terry has been taken to hospital after suffering a bad blow to his foot that could rule the defender out of England's squad for the World Cup.

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Terry had a scan on Wednesday and Chelsea have said that they expect to see the results on Thursday, with the defender a certainty to miss the FA Cup final with Portsmouth this weekend.

Blessing in disguise.

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John Terry's foot is fine, but Eddie Johnson's hamstring is not.

 

 

Buddle is inevitable. EDSON [expletive] BUDDLE IS GOING TO A WORLD CUP IN A US KIT.

 

Go back in time and tell yourself that and see what past you does. He probably punches you in the face while sobbing.

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Clint on in the 55th minute, game tied 1-1.

 

British announcers just said he's the first American to play in a major European final.

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