USMNT Call-ups

Suprised at Bob Bradley's list? So is Chris Wingert, he was selected to the training camp starting Jan.4th in Carson, CA. Chris finally getting his due, or is there a lack of defensive depth? Is he there simply because the Euro based players are staying put...for now? Bob looking for speed at the outside back position? What are his chances? Remember Robbie Findley's brief stint with the U-23 USMNT. Chris is a bit more polished than Robbie, but this still has to be a bit of a Christmas present for Chris....Happy New Year!

Say it ain't so Steven....Nice Work Deuce

Steven Gerard arrested in supposed night club brawl after a 5-1 drubbing of Newcastle. Has Steven gone the way of the American athlete or simply at the wrong place at the wrong time? My gut tells me he was there and got caught up in the mess, but had no serious part to play. Even so, does this distraction end up hurting the Reds title chances? Did Sir Alex throw down the gauntlet before or after Stevens alleged blunder? If it's true, how hard does the law come down on the superstar athlete in the UK? What was the extent of the "incident"? Say it ain't so Steven!

The boy from Nagadoches makes good on two chances on Sunday to level with Chelsea, the 2nd in the 89th minute! Is this the resurgence of Deuce for the Nats? Can Bradley find a deadly pair up top for the US before 2010 and South Africa? Is qualifying a lock, or does Bob need to pull all the big guns out now so he has time to solidify the team. Who's your scoring pair up top for the USMNT? Do we have a solid scoring pair to start up top? Ching - does he have the touch for serious world competition, or is size his only asset? Johnson - has to be a 2nd or 3rd option off the bench. Deuce, Donovan, who else?

EPL, RSL, Xmas

So this is Christmas....and what have you done? Hope you all had a safe and Merry one, now back to what's really important...footy!

EPL:
Well Liverpool remains atop the table with a 3-0 performance at home -vs- Bolton. Keane with a pair in hopes of solidifying his inclusion in the starting 11 when Torres returns. Has Robbie shown us enough to warrant the starts, or do you go with El Nino immediately. Keane's form (hot) as of late tells me he's concerned about his long term stay at Anfield through the transfer and next year. Do Liverpool have enough weapons to hold of Chelsea in the 2nd half of the season? Does Rafa have a few transfers up his sleeve in the next few weeks to solidify his clubs top spot? How much do you spend to bring the EPL title back to Anfield after such a drought? Spend it all to make sure?

RSL:
Will we get a new years gift or will the FO remain silent, quietly working back room deals in hopes of signing another Suda America diamond in the rough. I'm very anxious for some news! Searching all on-line postings for a hint of who's coming to Rio Tinto in '09. My money is that we're looking for a forward and an outside mid, unless we're successful on offloading Dema, then a d-mid may be in the cards!