Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, England), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton, England), Troy Perkins (Valerenga, Norway)
Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes, France), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover, Germany), Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City), Clarence Goodson (IK Start, Norway), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus), Chad Marshall (Columbus), Heath Pearce (Dallas), Jonathan Spector (West Ham, England)
Midfielders: Michael Bradley (Borussia Moenchengladbach, Germany), Clint Dempsey (Fulham, England), Benny Feilhaber (Aarhus, Denmark), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (Dallas), Robbie Rogers (Columbus)
Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Hull, England), Conor Casey (Colorado), Jeff Cunningham (Dallas, England), Eddie Johnson (Fulham).
A couple of surprises in this line up (see names in red). I know Some selections were made because many players are still in MLS playoffs. Torres and Castillo were not selected as they are needed by their clubs in Mexico and playing for their playoff lives. With that being said, is this the best roster? One name I will drop to my surprise is Jeff Cunningham, I think it's interesting, yet understandable since he did lead the league in goals. I just have to wonder, with all the rumors and stories of him being a cancer to teams... Is this guy the right choice? Is BB really thinking about adding him to the S. Africa roster? I know every player deserves a chance (or 2 or 3 or 4) to prove themselves, but let's just hope Jeff takes this moment to look at himself and think country first, enough with my BS and just play for the good of the team. As for Eddie Johnson, he needs shows that he has learned from his experience overseas and has worked past his demons, I really really really want to see him at his best again. I've always been an EJ fan and if he comes out on top, what a story that would be for him.
Also, is anyone confused by the Heath Pearce selection?... The last game I saw him play was against the Sounders and he got beat a lot, to the point where he made some pretty stupid tackles to stop play, where if he did that on the world stage he'd be done for sure. I know we need left backs, but I think this is a down grade. Anyway, let me know if you are surprised by any selections or if you are surprised by some omitions. One things for certain, Sterlinho has got to be jazzed up by Jeff Cunningham. He's always been the biggest advocate for J.C. and if anyone gets Ster started on it he will always go off on the subject.
Match will be played Saturday Nov. 14th 10:00am (Eastern) on Fox Soccer Channel.
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I was stoked to see Cunningham on the roster. I too was surprised to see Pearce on the roster. I was also surprised to see that Heath came back to MLS for $48,000. His stock must really have fallen.
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The only thing Sacha has going for him is his girlfriend and the FIFA 10 cover.
I just don't see Dax as national team caliber.
I see Dax on a remake of Family Ties... He'd be the new Alex P. Keaton. Gosh I hate his hair don't!
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