Goalkeepers: Guzan, Cropper, Hamid;
Defenders: Garza, Johnson, Besler, Brooks, Yedlin, Chandler Cameron, Palmer-Brown Gonzalez, Packwood;
Midfielders: Gil, Corona, Trapp, Bradley, Shea Nagbe, Kitchen, Diskerud, Green;
Forwards: Altidore, Johannsson, Boyd, Agudelo
http://www.si.com/soccer/planet-futbol/2014/07/02/usa-2018-world-cup-rosterI think I overlooked Cameron. Was thinking he'd be too old, but 32 isn't too old for a center back.
One thing I will say about this is the midfield only has one defensive midfielder (Bradley). Diskerud and Rowe are sort of deep-lying playmakers (more Rowe than Mix), but neither of them can do what Beckerman or Jones did. I like Cameron in the midfield, but who knows if I will when he's 32. I'd be willing to bet money Trapp is on the roster. If not, makes the camp. They mention O'Neill as a midfielder, but I think his best position is center back. Same thing with Okugo.
Also, I see no need for 5 forwards, especially when Julian is considered a midfielder. And did we not learn our lesson not having a backup for Jozy (Boyd)? Boyd will be four years better. He's gotta be on the roster. Unless Jordan Morris is the backup. I know nothing about him. I'm sure they're right that Dempsey could be on the roster, but I'm personally ready to move on. I may feel differently in four years.
Guzan
Johnson, Brooks, Besler, Garza
Bradley
Yedlin, Diskerud, Green
Johannsson, Altidore
I'm hoping Brooks transitions from LCB to RCB (I think he's better suited to be a RCB anyway). Garza could be that trusty long term fullback we've been missing since Cherundolo. Could see Yedlin/Johnson switched. Could also see Agudelo starting in place of Johannsson.
I want to get rid of the whole 2-3 defensive midfielders bull crap. Especially 3. Let's rough ridin' attack teams and win the World Cup.
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