Brad Davis's inclusion and the infusion of youth in Jurgen Klinsmann's 23-man roster could be potential explained by a healthy respect for the Brazilian climate's potential to impact a team's performance. Even though it will be winter time in Brazil everyone is planning on the heat and humidity of Brazil to play a significant role in the World Cup. The Brazilian players union … [Read more...]
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What does the USMNT need to contain Cristiano Ronaldo?
I thought about calling this 'Who does the USMNT need to contain Cristiano Ronaldo?', but, obviously, defense is a team effort. It is just as important to think about formation as to think about personnel. Matthew Doyle thinks that Jurgen Klinnsman might man mark Cristiano Ronaldo, and he mentioned Maurice Edu as a candidate. Recently Landon Donovan was quoted as saying, … [Read more...]