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What a bunch of classless pricks. If I was Eddie Johnson I would of turned around and beat that goalies arse who tried to slide tackle him after the goal was already scored. What a cheapshot.
These guys and their country just can't get over the fact the U.S has passed them in soccer even though we probably consider the sport our 4th best option to play behind basketball, football, and baseball. You guys should of read the newspaper headlines when the U.S knocked them out of the quaterfinals at the 2002 cup.
The fact that Mexico has only won twice in the last 12 meetings and haven't even scored a goal this decade on U.S soil led them to bring a very veteran and A team to Phoenix last night. The new coach Hugo Sanchez had to win this game especially since it was played in Phoenix where according to Rico Clark the crowd was probably 70% mexican.
I watched the game with Brian Ching (didn't play because of a knee injury) and some other Dynamo players and later after the game while we were out Clark texted him that coming out of the locker room he had gotten hit by about three different times with cups filled with piss.
So with the U.S fielding a team full of young players trying to see what they were made of or gain valuable experience the Mexicans went for the win and still lost 2-0.
What I gained from the match and what might we look forward to in this year's GOld Cup and Copa America...
GK Tim Howard - I have no problem with the Everton keeper being our goalie now and in 2010. Goalie is one position we never have a problem with and Howard had a great second half.
DEFENDERS
D Chris Albright - We've got to have a better option then Albright at RB. The LA Galaxy defender got burned way to often for my taste and I wouldn't mind him taking a seat on the bench for the tournaments this summer. We are very thin at this position and this spot still belongs to 27 year old Hannover 96 defender Steve Cherundolo.
D Jimmy Conrad - Man of the match for me today. Not only was he a goal scorer in the game he was always in great position and saved the U.S on numerous occasions in the middle. He should've been starting in last summer's WC over Eddie Pope. He'll be starting in the middle for the tourneys and in outside chance in 2010 where he will be 33.
D Carlos Bocanegra - Showed today why he has regular playing time at Fulham right now. At age 27 he will be in the mix for this summers tournament but not sure if he moves outside to LB which he has played for the U.S and Fulham recently. Onyewu now at Newcastle is still clearly the teams best defender so moving Bocanegra outside to LB is a possibilty.
D Johnny Bornstein - Biggest revelation of the night is we might have found ourselves a LB for 2010. Great game by the 22 year old Bornstein who showed alot being that he's played the position less then a year and was only getting his 2nd cap for the U.S. If he keeps improving he will be in the mix but we do have some talent at this position.
If the WC were today my 4 starters are Cherundolo, Onyewu, Conrad, and Bocanegra.
Players with upside to watch for WC qualifying the coming years and the 2010 WC beside Bornstein.
Jay Demerit - The 27 year old is having a good season at center back for Watford in their first year in the EPL. They are going to be regulated though since they sit at the bottom of the standings so maybe he can catch on with somone else or return to the MLS so he can make a splash for the U.S team.
Johnathon Spector - The 20 year is the one defender I'm most excited about in his future for the U.S team in 2010. After spending his youth years with Manchester United he is currently starting at West Ham at LB where he has played well despite his age.
Marvell Wynne Jr.- The 20 year old was the #1 overall pick in last years draft and the son of former Padre Marvell Wynne Sr. He's one of the fastest players in the league and his progress will be one to watch under Bruce Arena at NY.
MIDFIELDERS
LM Bobby Convey - Wasn't impressed with Convey last night but he is coming off injury at Reading. The 23 year old is still one of our best players and this position is his to lose for the next few years.
CM Rico Clark - The Dynamo player is one of my boys but he didn't have a great game last night. It was only his third cap for the 23 year old midfielder and he will be ready when 2010 rolls around. I'm not sure why Bradley is matching him up with Mastro though in the middle since both are defensive midfielders. It could be with Reyna's retirement we have noone that can play that role yet but Clark excels in that role with Derosario in Houston.
CM Pablo Mastroeni - The 30 year old was captain last night and played solid defesively but still is not creative enough to lead an attack through the middle. He is suspended for the first two games of the Gold Cup and will be to old by 2010 so I'm not sure why we are still holding on to him. Time to let go and let Clark take his role.
RM Clint Dempsey - Showed flashes of what he can do the few times he got the ball. Got his wish and is playing in the EPL with Fulham so he will only get better with regular playing time. At 23 he is still one of our top 2 players on the team.
If the WC were today I'd go with Demspey, Clark, Feilhaber, and Convey (with Beasley coming in as the first sub).
Others to watch...
Demarcus Beasley - Now at Man city and still only 24 he has seemed to just fallen off the map of late and needs to maybe come back to the MLS and get more regular playing time.
Michael Bradley - At 19 he is the player I'm most excited about for his future in 2010 in the midfield. Plays in a great league in Holland that will only improves his game. Has already been capped by the U.S team twice oh and it helps his dad is the head coach.
Benny Feilhaber - At 22 he was a star for the U.S at the under 20 world championship and is currently playing in Germany. May replace Reyna as our holding midfielder a position we desperatley need.
Freddie Adu - Too much hype? I guess alot of us forget this kid is still only 17 years old. He played out of position at DC United and will get his chance to play the attacking center mid with Real Salt Lake this upcoming season. This season is going to be big for Freddy to show what he can do. I think this kid is still going to be one of our best players in 2010.
Justin Mapp - The 22 year old was very good vs Denmark a couple weeks ago and showed flashes of his creative brilliance. I was shocked he didn't come on to last nights game instead of Brian Carroll.
FORWARDS
Chris Rolfe - At 23 he shouldn't ever put a jersey on for the U.S team after his performance last night.
Landon Donovan - At 24 he is still our best player despite all the crap he took for the past WC. I guess everyone forgets how we would've lost the Italy game last summer if not for his dribbling and ball presence. Last night proved he needs to be at forward and not at attacking mid. He has been tearing the MLS up since that summer and will be a staple on the U.S team for years. Him blowing pass the ultimate cheap shot artist, grease ball Barca defender Rafeal Marquez was brilliant.
My forward if the WC were today Donovan and Cooper.
Others to watch...
Eddie Johnson - A 22 he has all the talent in the world but just can't seem to turn it on. He did look decent when paired with Donavon tonight instead of a statue target forward like Mcbride or Ching.
Kenny Cooper - At 22 the 6'4 left Manchester reserve team and came back to the MLS and lit the league up last year. Because of Ching's knee issues he is the U.S #1 target forward right now
Josmer Altidore - At 17 he is the most exciting U.S prospect we have. Yes I know he's only appeared in 6 MLS games he did score in half of those and it doesn't take much to see this kid has all world talent. At 6'2 with blazing speed the sky is the limit for this youngster.
Coach Bob Bradley - Still not sold on him as a coach despite the win. Some questionable moves include two destroyers in the middle and bringing in Carroll instead of Mapp. Still would prefer a big time coach like Pekerman.
These guys and their country just can't get over the fact the U.S has passed them in soccer even though we probably consider the sport our 4th best option to play behind basketball, football, and baseball. You guys should of read the newspaper headlines when the U.S knocked them out of the quaterfinals at the 2002 cup.
The fact that Mexico has only won twice in the last 12 meetings and haven't even scored a goal this decade on U.S soil led them to bring a very veteran and A team to Phoenix last night. The new coach Hugo Sanchez had to win this game especially since it was played in Phoenix where according to Rico Clark the crowd was probably 70% mexican.
I watched the game with Brian Ching (didn't play because of a knee injury) and some other Dynamo players and later after the game while we were out Clark texted him that coming out of the locker room he had gotten hit by about three different times with cups filled with piss.
So with the U.S fielding a team full of young players trying to see what they were made of or gain valuable experience the Mexicans went for the win and still lost 2-0.
What I gained from the match and what might we look forward to in this year's GOld Cup and Copa America...
GK Tim Howard - I have no problem with the Everton keeper being our goalie now and in 2010. Goalie is one position we never have a problem with and Howard had a great second half.
DEFENDERS
D Chris Albright - We've got to have a better option then Albright at RB. The LA Galaxy defender got burned way to often for my taste and I wouldn't mind him taking a seat on the bench for the tournaments this summer. We are very thin at this position and this spot still belongs to 27 year old Hannover 96 defender Steve Cherundolo.
D Jimmy Conrad - Man of the match for me today. Not only was he a goal scorer in the game he was always in great position and saved the U.S on numerous occasions in the middle. He should've been starting in last summer's WC over Eddie Pope. He'll be starting in the middle for the tourneys and in outside chance in 2010 where he will be 33.
D Carlos Bocanegra - Showed today why he has regular playing time at Fulham right now. At age 27 he will be in the mix for this summers tournament but not sure if he moves outside to LB which he has played for the U.S and Fulham recently. Onyewu now at Newcastle is still clearly the teams best defender so moving Bocanegra outside to LB is a possibilty.
D Johnny Bornstein - Biggest revelation of the night is we might have found ourselves a LB for 2010. Great game by the 22 year old Bornstein who showed alot being that he's played the position less then a year and was only getting his 2nd cap for the U.S. If he keeps improving he will be in the mix but we do have some talent at this position.
If the WC were today my 4 starters are Cherundolo, Onyewu, Conrad, and Bocanegra.
Players with upside to watch for WC qualifying the coming years and the 2010 WC beside Bornstein.
Jay Demerit - The 27 year old is having a good season at center back for Watford in their first year in the EPL. They are going to be regulated though since they sit at the bottom of the standings so maybe he can catch on with somone else or return to the MLS so he can make a splash for the U.S team.
Johnathon Spector - The 20 year is the one defender I'm most excited about in his future for the U.S team in 2010. After spending his youth years with Manchester United he is currently starting at West Ham at LB where he has played well despite his age.
Marvell Wynne Jr.- The 20 year old was the #1 overall pick in last years draft and the son of former Padre Marvell Wynne Sr. He's one of the fastest players in the league and his progress will be one to watch under Bruce Arena at NY.
MIDFIELDERS
LM Bobby Convey - Wasn't impressed with Convey last night but he is coming off injury at Reading. The 23 year old is still one of our best players and this position is his to lose for the next few years.
CM Rico Clark - The Dynamo player is one of my boys but he didn't have a great game last night. It was only his third cap for the 23 year old midfielder and he will be ready when 2010 rolls around. I'm not sure why Bradley is matching him up with Mastro though in the middle since both are defensive midfielders. It could be with Reyna's retirement we have noone that can play that role yet but Clark excels in that role with Derosario in Houston.
CM Pablo Mastroeni - The 30 year old was captain last night and played solid defesively but still is not creative enough to lead an attack through the middle. He is suspended for the first two games of the Gold Cup and will be to old by 2010 so I'm not sure why we are still holding on to him. Time to let go and let Clark take his role.
RM Clint Dempsey - Showed flashes of what he can do the few times he got the ball. Got his wish and is playing in the EPL with Fulham so he will only get better with regular playing time. At 23 he is still one of our top 2 players on the team.
If the WC were today I'd go with Demspey, Clark, Feilhaber, and Convey (with Beasley coming in as the first sub).
Others to watch...
Demarcus Beasley - Now at Man city and still only 24 he has seemed to just fallen off the map of late and needs to maybe come back to the MLS and get more regular playing time.
Michael Bradley - At 19 he is the player I'm most excited about for his future in 2010 in the midfield. Plays in a great league in Holland that will only improves his game. Has already been capped by the U.S team twice oh and it helps his dad is the head coach.
Benny Feilhaber - At 22 he was a star for the U.S at the under 20 world championship and is currently playing in Germany. May replace Reyna as our holding midfielder a position we desperatley need.
Freddie Adu - Too much hype? I guess alot of us forget this kid is still only 17 years old. He played out of position at DC United and will get his chance to play the attacking center mid with Real Salt Lake this upcoming season. This season is going to be big for Freddy to show what he can do. I think this kid is still going to be one of our best players in 2010.
Justin Mapp - The 22 year old was very good vs Denmark a couple weeks ago and showed flashes of his creative brilliance. I was shocked he didn't come on to last nights game instead of Brian Carroll.
FORWARDS
Chris Rolfe - At 23 he shouldn't ever put a jersey on for the U.S team after his performance last night.
Landon Donovan - At 24 he is still our best player despite all the crap he took for the past WC. I guess everyone forgets how we would've lost the Italy game last summer if not for his dribbling and ball presence. Last night proved he needs to be at forward and not at attacking mid. He has been tearing the MLS up since that summer and will be a staple on the U.S team for years. Him blowing pass the ultimate cheap shot artist, grease ball Barca defender Rafeal Marquez was brilliant.
My forward if the WC were today Donovan and Cooper.
Others to watch...
Eddie Johnson - A 22 he has all the talent in the world but just can't seem to turn it on. He did look decent when paired with Donavon tonight instead of a statue target forward like Mcbride or Ching.
Kenny Cooper - At 22 the 6'4 left Manchester reserve team and came back to the MLS and lit the league up last year. Because of Ching's knee issues he is the U.S #1 target forward right now
Josmer Altidore - At 17 he is the most exciting U.S prospect we have. Yes I know he's only appeared in 6 MLS games he did score in half of those and it doesn't take much to see this kid has all world talent. At 6'2 with blazing speed the sky is the limit for this youngster.
Coach Bob Bradley - Still not sold on him as a coach despite the win. Some questionable moves include two destroyers in the middle and bringing in Carroll instead of Mapp. Still would prefer a big time coach like Pekerman.
