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PACK YOUR BAGS, BOYS | ||
Jozy Altidore - F, Sunderland (England)![]() | ||
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Hoof it to Jozy will be the theme at Hull this campaign. (RF) The kid doesn't seem to be fading. (BL) |
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Carlos Bocanegra - D, Rangers (Scotland) on loan from Racing Santander (Spain)![]() | ||
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He won't have too many more stinkers like he did against Mexico. (CW) Either at center of left back, he'll be an asset. (RF) |
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Clint Dempsey - M/F, Fulham (England)![]() | ||
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Has Houdini-like ability to appear out of nowhere and make a big play. (IH) Hopefully he doesn't relax after his contract extension with Fulham. (RF) |
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Landon Donovan - M/F, León (Mexico)![]() | ||
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The one indispensable American field player. (BL) Hope we get Confederations Cup Landon and not World Cup 06 Landon. (IH) |
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Tim Howard - GK, Everton (England)![]() | ||
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Unless he breaks both his arms, he is the #1 keeper. (IH) No brainer. (BS) |
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Oguchi Onyewu - D, Charlton Athletic (England)![]() | ||
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Any yank who plays for AC Milan gets the auto invite. (AB) Even if he warms the bench in Italy, he's still our best center back. (DS) |
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Charlie Davies - F, Randers FC (Denmark)![]() | ||
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What a wonderful last few months for this former Eagle. (RF) On his way to being the most dangerous forward to wear a US jersey. (IH) |
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Michael Bradley - M, Roma (Italy)![]() | ||
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As long as the attitude is in line. (AB) Beginning to display a worrying tendency of disappearing from games. (BL) |
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NEARLY A LOCK | ||
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Brad Guzan - GK, Middlesbrough (England)![]() | ||
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Bob's boys wouldn't miss a beat with Brad. (AB) Looked great in the Confederations Cup appearance. (IH) |
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Jay DeMerit - D, Watford (England)![]() | ||
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I hope that playing for mediocre Watford won't effect his mentality. (CW) Everyone's favorite former pub leaguer provides a solid presence in the back. (AB) |
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Benny Feilhaber - M, New England Revolution (USA)![]() | ||
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Denmark has put the swerve back in his step. (RF) His hot and cold play has been mostly hot of late. (BL) |
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Jonathan Spector - D, Birmingham City (England)![]() | ||
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It's all looking good Johnny, now please just stay healthy! (DS) Showed he can step up when needed. (AV) |
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FAIRLY SAFE BET | ||
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Steve Cherundolo - D, Hannover 96 (Germany)![]() | ||
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Getting less playing time, but he's still a solid vet. (BS) Showed he belongs in the hunt, even after a long injury spell. (DS) |
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Jermaine Jones - M, Schalke 04 (Germany)![]() | ||
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Hopefully he can live up to his hype. (AV) Fortunately the time is near. (DS) |
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Jose Francisco Torres - M, Tigres UANL (Mexico)![]() | ||
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He's going to be picked, but Bradley playing him is a different story. (AV) The fact he can play on left is huge. Not part of CM logjam. (BS) |
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IN A BATTLE | ||
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Stuart Holden - M, Bolton Wanderers (England)![]() | ||
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A great Gold Cup has moved him into the mix and into Bradley's sights. (DS) His versatility, hustle, and crossing have made him a good option of the bench. (BL) |
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Will the coaching staff ever realize he is not the next Brian McBride? (IH) Can easily drop off the radar. (AV) |
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Maurice Edu - M, Stoke City (England)![]() | ||
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Is as skilled on the field as he is off it... (AV) ...but has to prove himself again after his injury. (BS) |
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Ricardo Clark - M, Stabæk (Norway)![]() | ||
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Only if Bob Bradley brings three defensive mids... Who am I kidding? Of course he'll bring three. Hell, if he could figure out a way to play them all at the same time he would. (CW) |
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WORK TO DO | ||
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Edgar Castillo - D/M, Monterrey (Mexico) on loan from Colorado Rapids (USA)![]() | ||
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You begged, we forgave you, now you'd better live up to the hype... (DS) We will see soon where he stands. (BS) |
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Kasey Keller - GK, Seattle Sounders (USA)![]() | ||
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Experience and being a good teammate gets the nod. (RF) If for no other reason than to get some Slipknot on the team plane. (CW) |
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Kenny Cooper - F, Portland Timbers (USA)![]() | ||
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I'm not sure if he's winning me over, or if I'm just fed up with the other options... (CW) A year in Germany does the body good. (RF) |
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Clarence Goodson - D, Brøndby (Denmark)![]() | ||
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Outside of the Mexico debacle, liked what he did in the Gold Cup. (AB) It's between Clarence and Chad Marshall for the fourth center back slot. I'm going with the guy who plays in Europe. (CW) |
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MOVING UP Alejandro Bedoya - Has become a regular starter for Orebro. Game is on the rise. 2010 might be a breakout year. (AB) Chad Marshall - A serviceable backup. (BL) Has overtaken Danny Califf in the pecking order. (CW) Michael Orozco - Has started the latest Mexican tournament en fuego and should earn some looks after the next rounds of qualifiers. (CW) MOVING DOWN Freddy Adu - I still have some faith but the coming months at Belenenses will make or break his chance. (DS) Jonathan Bornstein - He may try hard, but he is simply not international quality. (CW) Sach Kljestan - Perhaps his hat-trick really was a fluke... (RF) OTHER BUBBLE BATTLERS Danny Califf, Conor Casey, Mikkel Diskerud, DaMarcus Beasley, Marcus Hahnemann, Frankie Hejduk, Eddie Johnson, Michael Parkhurst, Heath Pearce, Troy Perkins, Luis Robles, Robbie Rogers note: Yanks Abroad's Arch Bell, Rich Fidler, Isaac Heath, Brent Latham, Brian Sciaretta, David Smith, Andrew Vorce and Chad Winger compiled this feature. |