Too old. I know qualifying is job #1, #2, and #3 at this moment, but jeez.
I also dont like that none of our proposed midfielders and one forward have scored any goals. Wood needs to be on the field, period full stop. So does Pulisic. So what is the formation is he intends on shoehorning both Dempsey and Altidore. Is Clint really going to be a team player and accept subbing on at 65 minutes?
I am pleased Kljestan is left off. He's not an international player, even against legit CONCACAF sides. The side shown above with Johnson and Ream flipped and Bedoya over Nagbe is what you will likely see. Disappointed that Yedlin and Lichaj were left off, wouldn't have minded seeing Green back in camp. We will need to get these younger guys in camps to see how they fit in. There are enough new names in back and midfield, but I don't think any of those guys are going to be game changers in 2018.
Bedoya is solid both ways, that's why he is on the squad and will likely start ahead of Nagbe.
Well, Yedlin is hurt, so that explains his omission, but I felt that Lichaj should have been added though I'm not sure over whom.
Having Johnson as a midfielder is an immediate improvement. Having Pulisic as one is a disappointment.
This roster is a joke. Where is the creative midfielder?
#Bruceout
If Sasha and Benny aren't getting called in, then I don't see how Nguyen would get a look.
why is playing CP in the middle is a mistake?
Because he is in world class form on the wing at Dortmund...
Agree that's probably his best slot, but the USMNT has nobody who can hold the ball and distribute out of central midfield. We have more options on the wing.
I'd much rather play any of the other midfielders in the central role with pretty much no exception (maybe Bedoya). Nagbe could fill that role, even though I think he would prefer to be on the left side. McCarty could do it, although I don't think he'll start.
We have so few players that can play at that level. You just can't take the one we got and put him in an unfavorable position. Let him be the full danger that he is, and plug holes with others...
Have you two been introduced? Anything other that Pulisic playing in the hole under the two forwards is a huge mistake.
WRONG do you even watch him play?
I disagree. And not just because of the ridiculous "not an international player" line. You could use that against most of the team. Pulisic is the best player by miles, out greatest resource. Kljestan worked with him better than any other player. Our best chance is to build the team around Pulisic. We need players to complement him.I am pleased Kljestan is left off. He's not an international player, even against legit CONCACAF sides.