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At least we've gotten to the point where the roster basically picks itself. Other than the final 2-3 spots that it's pretty hard to quibble about, there's no more head-scratchers or big question marks on this list. That's a solid, solid lineup.
Jedi is the big omission for me. I assume he picked up a knock recently?
Yeah, I didn't even notice that. Interesting.
also a 3rd keeper is going to be needed eventually. Only two on the roster and one of them does not play at club level.
if brendan's getting called, you might as well call Gio... based on evaluating players on their club play
The biggest thing Aaronson has going for him is that he plays fairly decently when with the US. If his US performances start to match his club play, his time with the US could be coming to an end. It would not shock me if Paredes leap frogs him by next summer if Aaronson continues to struggle at club level.
I haven't seen his defensive work, but I think they're playing similar positions, so I'd think Tillman does...
Gregg already talking about Maloney's "team mentality." I guess if you can get Roldan/Arriola type guy in at literally the shallowest position in the pool, you do that. Even if Adams gets healthy and starts everything again, it's good to have another culture guy. I'm seeing a lot of people mention that Maloney isn't "fast" but a lot of good DM's aren't that fast. You don't have to cover every inch. You have to read the game.
GGG needs to find out Tillman's best position. In some ways he is the exact opposite of Musah in that his best work comes in the final 3rd but he lacks else where on the field. He does not appear to be a natural winger either so I am unsure where he best fits for the US.
It's kind of weird how quick the US went from not really having a true international caliber 9 or 10 to being possibly two deep at each position. I think Tillman is a 10. And I think Gio really is too. "Modern" 10's which means they do plenty of the box to box stuff as well. But both are primarily chance creators (Tillman is a bit more of a finisher as well).
Hard to create chances as a 10 and even more so as an 8 with constant hammy issues. I get that we can't NOT call him in but at who's detriment? The situation dictates GGG has to call him in, or at least offer, but who are we leaving off that needs the minutes?
I don't know. A striker? But Sargent is injured. If we have room for Aaronson as a wing on this roster, I'm fine with Gio coming in. Even if it's just to get used to being in a room with Gregg without wanting to strangle him.
Exactly. Discussion questioning why we'd want him called into this camp is so weird to me. He's one of our very best players, he's been sitting on the bench for his club team, and his relationship with our coach needs patching up...this is the #1 guy I want in camp and getting some minutes for us. I don't care whose minutes he takes - everyone else remotely close to his quality is getting plenty of playing time with their club and doesn't really need to see the field*.
oh that is nice! He has been having a hard time cracking the starting lineup this year. I hope this helps.
Scally has started 5 of 7 Bundesliga games. The two he hasn't started were the last two (including today). However he came off the bench in both games he didn't start. There is definitely concern that he hasn't played well but it's not like he's not getting minutes.
ThunderBastard.
His hand signals tell me he's under scrutiny/criticism... At least from the fans/media.
He had a long problem a couple years ago with his abductor in which he similarly came back and hurt again
