Archive for September, 2010

Poland Roster: New Legends Of The Fall?

It’s out and it’s sort-of, kind-of like we expected. The USMNT kicks off it’s first game of the post-Klinsmann era in a little less than a week as they take to Soldier Field in Chicago to face the White Eagles of Poland. The message Bob Bradley is sending with his roster today is: “experience” and [...]

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Justin Braun Makes His Name

Players get “missed” all the time. But missing a 6’3” Tom Brady-look-a-like who races around the pitch and is prolific at doing the one thing–scoring–in the one position–striker–that is lacking at the national team level? Well that stands out like Justin Braun himself when he ambles onto the pitch. If not for an amateur tournament [...]

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Updates On Bolton’s Stu Holden

• Holden re-ups with Bolton through 2013. Good move for the 25-year-old who has more than solidified his starting spot. I smell a captaincy in a year or so. • Bolton manager Owen Coyle on Holden getting beat by Michael Owen for a score that allowed Man United to draw Bolton last weekend: “He’s feeling [...]

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Champs League: Edu, Mata & Miller Time

Some quick previews, more a piece to post your thoughts. • Rangers Attempt to Carve Up Bursaspor 2:45 p.m. EDT – DirecTV The Ibrox side did well on the road a few weeks ago against Fergie’s crew. Now Maurice Edu puts down his PlayStation paddle for a few hours and will take it to the [...]

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A Look Ahead: USA vs. Poland

Update: 09/29 A few weeks ago–one month before the USA played Poland in Chicago–TSG took a look at who Bob Bradley might be sending email invites to for October camp. With a few more weeks under the belt, the MLS playoff picture nearly calibrated, and some more insight on playing time for Americans over in [...]

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Five To Confront For Sweats II

With the October friendlies just one block over, it’s time to kickoff discussion on what challenges await the U.S.S. Bradley as it commences maneuvers for its 2014 assault on Brazil. Some of these are specific to Bradley’s style or coaching; others are about getting more out of talented players. This is by no means a [...]

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