NewlyRetired
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no, he is not capped tied. He is youth capped tied to the US but he can still use his one time switch if he wants.
I think he is only eligible for US or Lithuania.
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I think he is only eligible for US or Lithuania.
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Probably the best he could have hoped for at this point. At least he'll be playing and in a league that suits his strengths/weaknesses.
gianmarco
Footballguy
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
The Gator
Footballguy
I’ll never forgive Scolari for the 2004 Euro final. Many Sagres were had in disappoint.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Tom Bogert
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@tombogert
Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign U.S. int'l left back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United.Nothing is agreed or done yet. Wiley, 19, already has 81 first team apps with Atlanta, 2 caps with USMNT.
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@tombogert
Sources: Chelsea in advanced talks to sign U.S. int'l left back Caleb Wiley from Atlanta United.Nothing is agreed or done yet. Wiley, 19, already has 81 first team apps with Atlanta, 2 caps with USMNT.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I'm at a point where if I see Chelsea connected, I'm immediately disappointed for the player.
Charlie Steiner
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NewlyRetired
Footballguy
For me it is not Chelsea as much as any of the Super clubs that buy a million young players hoping for a lottery ticket in 1 out of 50 of the kids. I never even get excited any more when a young US player is signed by a big club. Kind of sad in a way...
encaitar
Footballguy
I'm assuming Wiley would head to Strasbourg though? If so, it wouldn't be a terrible spot for him to develop further.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
yeah I am fine with the loans.
What I was more trying to say was that in the past, a big team showing interest in a young US player was exciting, but now because of the loan armies, it really does not mean all that much.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Don't think this is official, and we already knew this, but seems Dortmund will be cutting ties with Gio.
Also, of note, St Louis City have parted ways with Bradley Carnell after a nightmare 2nd season so far. Timing with USMNT tonight? Hmmmm
Also, of note, St Louis City have parted ways with Bradley Carnell after a nightmare 2nd season so far. Timing with USMNT tonight? Hmmmm
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
It will be very interesting to see where Gio lands. I wonder what the price tag will be...it can't be too high I assume.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
What is TSO? Is this the Spurs rumor?
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
he has a tough choice.
My guess is that if he does not get what he wants, he will turn down the transfer but I also have a feeling Juventus may be playing hard ball with him and threaten to bury him this season if he does not accept.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Oh ok thanks. Yeah that rumor has been floating for a couple of days now.
The Spurs rumor is new.
El Floppo
Footballguy
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Tottenham to consider McKennie transfer as Juventus terms shared
Tottenham have been backed to consider a summer Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus' asking price has emerged.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Thanks- missed that.Tottenham to consider McKennie transfer as Juventus terms shared
Tottenham have been backed to consider a summer Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus' asking price has emerged.www.tottenhamhotspurnews.com
I thought the issue was Swags desired wages more than his transfer fee... "Taking a punt on him" because of the low fee doesn't make sense if they can't or don't want to pay his wages.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
he did very little to support his case to be paid more if any scouts were at Copa America.Thanks- missed that.Tottenham to consider McKennie transfer as Juventus terms shared
Tottenham have been backed to consider a summer Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus' asking price has emerged.
I thought the issue was Swags desired wages more than his transfer fee... "Taking a punt on him" because of the low fee doesn't make sense if they can't or don't want to pay his wages.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Torpedoed his and juves transfer market.he did very little to support his case to be paid more if any scouts were at Copa America.Thanks- missed that.Tottenham to consider McKennie transfer as Juventus terms shared
Tottenham have been backed to consider a summer Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus' asking price has emerged.
I thought the issue was Swags desired wages more than his transfer fee... "Taking a punt on him" because of the low fee doesn't make sense if they can't or don't want to pay his wages.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Did Wes register a shot on goal this tournament? I know that's not his main role as a #8, but if he wasn't winning duels then at least he should shoot.
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
Tottenham to consider McKennie transfer as Juventus terms shared
Tottenham have been backed to consider a summer Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus' asking price has emerged.
Let me just say - that is not really a link to Tottenham.
Here is the quote in the article from a non-Spurs insider:
“So that sort of price tag, it could be something that they look at.”
Kind of lazy journalism because Spurs had been looking to bring in Gallagher as a HG player in a similar position - so I think it's just media links trying to drum up clicks. Spurs are already bringing in two new CMs this summer - Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, and are already up against some tight HG restrictions - so I can't see Spurs wasting one of those spots on a player like McKennie.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
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Fabrizio Romano
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Excl: Inter are closing in on deal to sign Tanner Tessmann from Venezia.
Gaetano Oristanio to join Venezia and Tessmann to join Inter in 2025, staying one more year on loan at Venezia.
One more detail needed: agreement on player side on +1 year loan move to Venezia.
Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
Excl: Inter are closing in on deal to sign Tanner Tessmann from Venezia.
Gaetano Oristanio to join Venezia and Tessmann to join Inter in 2025, staying one more year on loan at Venezia.
One more detail needed: agreement on player side on +1 year loan move to Venezia.
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
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Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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8h
Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
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El Floppo
Footballguy
Agree with all of those, unfortunately. Balboa and Dooley more iffy for me, but not out of the question.Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I am glad he is getting at least one more year to develop before going to Inter where he is very likely to not see much time.
I have never been a big fan of his game but he produced all season for Venezia. I am very interested to see how he plays in the Olympics (if he is on the team) and of course how he does in the big step up from Serie B to Serie A in Italy.
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Dinsy Ejotuz
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I'd take Dooley over Richards every day. Even if he was on his off foot next to Ream. One of my all-time favorite Nats.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Dooley was right footed. He would compliment Ream perfectly.
Pope would be an instant starter on this team as well.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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8h
Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
Friedel and Meola probably both start over Turner.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Friedel, Meola, Keller and Howard would all start over Turner.Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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8h
Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
Friedel and Meola probably both start over Turner.
TripItUp
Footballguy
Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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8h
Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
epic tweet
so nice to see the talking heads calling out the Federation....long overdue
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Friedel, Meola, Keller and Howard would all start over Turner.Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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8h
Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
Friedel and Meola probably both start over Turner.
Sure but Lalas was just asked about the players on the ‘94 team.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
McKennie had a bad Copa but the criticism going on him right now is overly harsh
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Oh my bad.Friedel, Meola, Keller and Howard would all start over Turner.Speaking of team progression: Lalas when asked if anyone from the '94 team could start today
Alexi Lalas
@AlexiLalas
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8h
Sure, plenty. Wynalda (better than Balogun), Ramos (better than Weah), Reyna (better than Reyna), Meola (better than Turner), Balboa (better than Richards), Dooley (better than McKennie)…to start. #USMNT
Friedel and Meola probably both start over Turner.
Sure but Lalas was just asked about the players on the ‘94 team.
In that case if we are talking about players from only that exact time frame, Friedel would not start imo. He was not even a pro at that time and had never even signed with a pro team, much less played a game. He had nothing but college experience. He did not play in his first pro game until 1995.
Meola was not a true pro yet either but he had built up a ton of international games going back to the late 80's.
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Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
I assume the USMNT socials just had the first documented mass aneurysm.
ETA: Berhalter ran him off because he was afraid Callaghan would take his job. You heard it here first.
ETA: Berhalter ran him off because he was afraid Callaghan would take his job. You heard it here first.
gianmarco
Footballguy
Dinsy Ejotuz
Footballguy
Did not have "Spicy Rivalry on Both Borders" on my Bingo card, but here we are. So bummed we don't play Canada anytime soon.
Get run out of England and end up jobless, score 1 goal in the COPA but advance because two of your opponents took red cards, and you feel comfortable talking ****? Swings and roundabouts Jess.
Get run out of England and end up jobless, score 1 goal in the COPA but advance because two of your opponents took red cards, and you feel comfortable talking ****? Swings and roundabouts Jess.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I would not have taken that tactic by Jesse. I assume he feels like the hiring process may have been a complete sham but you simply say “I have enough to worry about with my current job” and stay the **** out of it.
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
Had me excited for a moment.
TennesseeJed
Footballguy
I am not so sure. He may feel hard done by the process and simply shed some light on the farce at the top of US Soccer, knowing that he is never going to be in their inner circle.
My position is that Berhalter is a problem, but he is not the biggest problem.
TLEF316
Footballguy
American Outlaws (who I didnt realize had been totally neutered by US Soccer over the past few years...apparently their chants need to approved and they were trying to stop people from chanting "Fire Greg" during the game on Sunday. LAME) came out officially in favor of Greg being fired.
STILL dont think its gonna happen.
STILL dont think its gonna happen.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Any updates on Balo and Scally injuries?
Both guys did themselves well here.
Scally showed hes a capable RB (and I'm guessing LB) replacement, despite the drop from the starters to him.
Balo.. finally seemed to link up with teammates, and even did well with his target/hold up play. Feels like they're just starting figure out how to use him- whether that's a tactical or familiarity thing, I'm not sure. Seemed like they were finding him through the middle more and not just hoping he'd get on the end of a cross. would be interesting for somebody to break down how exactly that started to work.
Both guys did themselves well here.
Scally showed hes a capable RB (and I'm guessing LB) replacement, despite the drop from the starters to him.
Balo.. finally seemed to link up with teammates, and even did well with his target/hold up play. Feels like they're just starting figure out how to use him- whether that's a tactical or familiarity thing, I'm not sure. Seemed like they were finding him through the middle more and not just hoping he'd get on the end of a cross. would be interesting for somebody to break down how exactly that started to work.
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