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PACK YOUR BAGS, BOYS | ||
Clint Dempsey - M/F, Fulham (England)![]() | ||
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If only he played with the US the way he plays with Fulham (EZ) Okay Clint, pretend the USMNT is in the Europa League (AV) |
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Landon Donovan - M/F, León (Mexico)![]() | ||
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Returns for his fourth - and likely final - World Cup (TT) I'm actually fine with Landon in MLS now. He's got nothing left to prove (CW) |
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Michael Bradley - M, Roma (Italy)![]() | ||
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Needs to head to a club where he actually gets to play (RF) Moving to Villa was the dumbest USMNT move since Gooch to Newcastle (CW) |
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Tim Howard - GK, Everton (England)![]() | ||
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Would anyone blink twice if Manchester United brought him back? (AV) The undisputed number one for 2014 (KB) |
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Stuart Holden - M, Bolton Wanderers (England)![]() | ||
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If he can stay healthy, he can become a superstar (EZ) Hopefully can fit Brazil into his injury schedule (DS) |
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NEARLY A LOCK | ||
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Jermaine Jones - M, Schalke 04 (Germany)![]() | ||
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Wish the USSF found this guy earlier, but better late than never (KB) Theoretically a lock with his skill and beastmode qualities, but penchant for yellow cards could neutralize him (CM) |
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Maurice Edu - M, Stoke City (England)![]() | ||
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Needs to get out of Scotland to continue improving (BS) Quietly becoming a indispensable player in midfield (KB) |
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Brad Guzan - GK, Middlesbrough (England)![]() | ||
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Is he forever destined to be the *next* great American goalkeeper? (DS) Looks like he might just get his shot next season in England (RF) |
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FAIRLY SAFE BET | ||
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Timothy Chandler - D/M, Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany)![]() | ||
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Gott sei dank für die Deutschen! (DS) Blitzkreig can describe both his play on the field and his rapid progression from reserve player to Bundesliga sensation (JH) |
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Clarence Goodson - D, Brøndby (Denmark)![]() | ||
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Impressed by what I've seen so far (AV) Very underrated player that will start all during qualifying (BS) |
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Juan Agudelo - F, FC Utrecht (Holland)![]() | ||
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Talented and confident young player with the ability to score goals (TT) A couple years training alongside Thierry Henry would even land Danny Devito on the plane (DS) |
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Oguchi Onyewu - D, Charlton Athletic (England)![]() | ||
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A weak pool of prospects could leave him still standing in 2014 (JH) Bob Bradley is jumping the shark here. Horrible World Cup, Milan doesn't want him and Twente gave up after a few games. Gooch is done. (CW) |
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Tim Ream - D, Fulham (England)![]() | ||
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His distribution is a very welcome addition to the team, but he needs to toughen up and to use his height properly (JH) His distribution and composure are worth any growing pains along the way (TT) |
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David Yelldell - GK, SG Sonnenhof Großaspach (Germany)![]() | ||
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Experienced but unproven on the international stage (TT) The third 'keeper taken, unless someone us steps up (RF) |
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Teal Bunbury - F, Sporting Kansas City (USA)![]() | ||
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Could he possibly relegate Altidore to the bench? (KB) His chemistry with Agudelo will be pivotal to the young core of the team (CM) |
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Jozy Altidore - F, Sunderland (England)![]() | ||
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Jozy is slowly going the way of Freddy Adu (EZ) Better turn on his jets with the young guns coming behind him. You can only be a "prodigy" for so long (AV) |
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Charlie Davies - F, Randers FC (Denmark)![]() | ||
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Missing South Africa will be the impetus for something special (CM) We're witnessing an incredible comeback, considering the circumstances (EZ) |
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IN A BATTLE | ||
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Eric Lichaj - D, Nottingham Forest (England)![]() | ||
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Will take over left back (BS) Has the ability to make the squad but has some work to do (EZ) |
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Jonathan Spector - D, Birmingham City (England)![]() | ||
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He's young, he's slowly refining his game, and best of all he's versatile (DS) Dude, haven't we been waiting for like a decade for him to "develop"? (CW) |
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Alejandro Bedoya - M, Nantes (France)![]() | ||
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His next few years are key. Where will he develop after Orebro? (BS) Brings some flair to bunker ball (AV) |
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Benny Feilhaber - M, New England Revolution (USA)![]() | ||
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Providing MLS doesn't kill his game, will provide smart distribution (CM) 2014 without our Brazilian-born yank would be a travesty (DS) |
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WORK TO DO | ||
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Mikkel Diskerud - M, Manchester City (England)![]() | ||
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Youngster should improve, and could be Donovan's heir apparent (RF) Bright future ahead, will benefit from the experience (TT) |
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Omar Gonzalez - D, Los Angeles Galaxy (USA)![]() | ||
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Will get to shine through WCQ as he adjusts to playing at a higher level (CM) Needs work but he has some raw talent (BS) |
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MOVING UP Joseph Gyau - It's been a while since we've had a true winger good enough for the USMNT; the wait should be over soon (JH) Zak Whitbread - Will be a starter next season in the Premiership. If he can have a strong season or two he'll be going to Brazil (CW) Bobby Wood - He will emerge nicely in Germany the next few years (BS) Wood stands near the top of the prospect list (JH) MOVING DOWN Carlos Bocanegra - Obviously part of the 23 in the near future, but clearly not part of the 23 in 2014. Will stick around on merit, but will he be dislodged? Steve Cherundolo - Will Brazil be the swan song on his fantastic career? (DS) How much longer can the man hang on? (RF) Jonathan Bornstein - There's a reason he's not playing in Mexico. (CW) OTHER BUBBLE BATTLERS Freddy Adu, Gale Agbossoumonde, Anthony Brooks, Ricardo Clark, Jay DeMerit, Robbie Findley, Sean Johnson, Perry Kitchen, Sacha Kljestan, Chad Marshall, Heath Pearce, Luis Robles, Robbie Rogers, Adrian Ruelas, Jose Francisco Torres, Chris Wondolowski note: Yanks Abroad's Kenya Brown, Rich Fidler, Jamie Hill, Christopher McCollum, Brian Sciaretta, David Smith, Taharka Taylor, Andrew Vorce, Chad Winger and Edgar Zuniga compiled this feature. |