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05-03-2006, 09:13 AM
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U.S. World Cup roster named
Hope this isn't a duplicate thread. I wasn't on the boards last night when it was announced, and I couldn't find a thread on it this morning. If there's already a thread, someone please direct me to it.
The only decision I have really strong feelings about it is favoring Brian Ching over Taylor Twellman. If Twellman's performance didn't earn himself a spot on the roster, then I'm not sure what coach Arena is looking for. And Ching has been a liability more often than not when I've seen him play for the national team, failing to convert some pretty easy chances. John O'Brien is a risk with his injuries, but I think his performance in 2002 justifies his selection. Here's the team: Goalkeepers ----------- Kasey Keller Tim Howard Marcus Hahnemann Defenders --------- Carlos Bocanegra Steve Cherundolo Jimmy Conrad Cory Gibbs Frankie Hejduk Eddie Lewis Oguchi Onyewu Eddie Pope Midfielders ----------- DaMarcus Beasley Bobby Convey Clint Dempsey Landon Donovan Pablo Mastroeni John O'Brien Ben Olsen Claudio Reyna Forwards -------- Brian Ching Eddie Johnson Brian McBride Josh Wolff -McGee 
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05-03-2006, 10:09 AM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
I've never been a huge Convey fan. I always thought he was a lot of hype, and never quite performed up to it with the big boys. Granted, I haven't seen him play at all since he moved overseas.
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05-03-2006, 01:52 PM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
Brian Ching is an interesting choice. He went to my wife's high school and was in the same graduating class I think. I'm not completely sold on him being better than Twellman though.
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05-03-2006, 02:01 PM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
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Brian Ching over Taylor Twellman is pretty awful. [/ QUOTE ] Agree with this. Also, tough leaving Ralston off the squad. Not sure he would replace, though.
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05-03-2006, 02:01 PM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
I hate that Twellman isn't on the team. He just produces.
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05-03-2006, 02:48 PM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
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I hate that Twellman isn't on the team. He just produces. [/ QUOTE ] This was my first thought too, he may not be as much of as physical presence as Ching but he's a great scorer, I dont see how he keeps getting left off. Maybe it cause they already have their scorers and Ching is there to bring some size off the bench, but I still like Twellman.
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05-03-2006, 03:46 PM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
As a side note, Kasey Keller is just sick.
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05-03-2006, 04:01 PM
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Re: U.S. World Cup roster named
Whatever happened to Friedel? Did he just not want to be the backup?
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