US Men's National Team Soccer Thread! (lower division thread)

[sunny_cat]

I hope Zus and Matt don't get a call up this time.

With Landon not getting called in, Zusi probably will. But I hope they use it as a chance to play John Anthony Brooks instead of Besler.

[scottwildcat]

I hope Zus and Matt don't get a call up this time.

With Landon not getting called in, Zusi probably will. But I hope they use it as a chance to play John Anthony Brooks instead of Besler.

Zusi better not get hurt or i will come at Jurg with a pitchfork.

[sunny_cat]

GK: Hamid, Howard, S. Johnson

D: Beasley, Brooks, Cameron, Evans, Gonzalez, Lichaj, Orozco

MF: Bedoya, Bradley, Diskerud, F. Johnson, Jones, Kljestan, Shea

F: Altidore, Boyd, Dempsey, Johannsson, Wondolowski

No Zusi/Besler 

[scottwildcat]

Jürgy being very mindful of the MLS playoffs. Classy move and giving a few guys a shot to prove themselves.

[AbeFroman]

Good job, Jurgen. He already knows what he has in Zusi/Besler. Those guys already have spots. Basically replace Zusi for Wondo and Besler for one of the pud defenders and that's the WC squad.

[mocat]

i hope brek shea starts acting like brek shea

[sunny_cat]

Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

[asava]

Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

[sunny_cat]

Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

No. http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe

[Tobias]

good look, jurgen... really would've been some pointless/negative callups

[asava]

Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

No. http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe

Really weird. I was reading this article earlier today and never clicked on the link that says "Klinsmann says he won't call up MLSers involved in playoffs"

http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/10/usmnt-landon-donovan-reportedly-be-omitted-jurgen-klinsmanns-squad-pair-frie

The link then points to the article you posted. Awful.

[sunny_cat]

Surprised Wondo is getting another shot. Yeah, he tore up the Gold Cup (Full of B Team), but he will never be in the mix for Brazil. Love Brek Shea. He's just been out of form recently. Also glad Lichaj is getting another look. Only other subs would be Guzan/Rimando for Johnson/Hamid.

I'll admit, I was rough ridin' angry at JK when he said he'll still be calling in MLS Playoff participants in for the friendlies. So glad he didn't go through with it. Brad Davis and Beckerman were left out too. I'm not sure if they'll go to Brazil, but I think they're for sure in the conversation, especially Beckerman. But if Brek Shea starts playing well, Davis won't have much of a shot.

I thought he said the exact opposite?

No. http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/07/usmnt-jurgen-klinsmann-says-he-will-call-mls-cup-playoff-participants-europe

Really weird. I was reading this article earlier today and never clicked on the link that says "Klinsmann says he won't call up MLSers involved in playoffs"

http://www.mlssoccer.com/worldcup/2014/news/article/2013/11/10/usmnt-landon-donovan-reportedly-be-omitted-jurgen-klinsmanns-squad-pair-frie

The link then points to the article you posted. Awful.

Wow that is weird.

[0.42]

Can confirm sunny_cat is a diehard Mexico/Italy hybrid fan

[Tobias]

[sunny_cat]

Can confirm sunny_cat is a diehard Mexico/Italy hybrid fan

Nope. Mexico/England.

[sunny_cat]

Speaking of Mexico, their playoff home leg v. New Zealand is tomorrow at 2:15ct on ESPN.

[bubbles4ksu]

for which americans do you harbor arbitrary hate?

[sunny_cat]

for which americans do you harbor arbitrary hate?

Eddie Johnson. I'd have to think about it to name more.

[mocat]

Landon is a humongous douchebag but he is also the single greatest player in American history

[sunny_cat]

Landon is a humongous douchebag but he is also the single greatest player in American history

Completely agree with this statement.

[mocat]

Dear Jordan, Here's money for a cab. Shut the door on your way out. Love, Uruguay

[sunny_cat]

You guys, are we rooting for Mexico or NZ? (Anyone watching right now?)

I want Mexico to be in the World Cup, but it's so damn hard to root for them. I don't think I can.

[sunny_cat]

Also, LOL at the Mexicans' thunder sticks. 

And LOL at the empty seats. Was reportedly sold out weeks ago.

[scottwildcat]

Yup 100% on board for the kiwis

[EllRobersonisInnocent]

Supporting Mexico is supporting the cartels. Go Kiwis!