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#68585 05/02/06 11:23 PM
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UNITED STATES 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP ROSTER BY POSITION (All-time World Cup Roster Selections)

Goalkeepers (3):
Marcus Hahnemann (2006)
Tim Howard (2006)
Kasey Keller (1990, 1998, 2002, 2006)

Defenders (8):
Carlos Bocanegra (2006)
Steve Cherundolo (2002, 2006)
Jimmy Conrad (2006)
Cory Gibbs (2006)
Frankie Hejduk (1998, 2002, 2006)
Eddie Lewis (2002, 2006)
Oguchi Onyewu (2006)
Eddie Pope (1998, 2002, 2006)

Midfielders (8):
DaMarcus Beasley (2002, 2006)
Bobby Convey (2006)
Clint Dempsey (2006)
Landon Donovan (2002, 2006)
Pablo Mastroeni (2002, 2006)
John O’Brien (2002, 2006)
Ben Olsen (2006)
Claudio Reyna (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006)

Forwards (4):
Brian Ching (2006)
Eddie Johnson (2006)
Brian McBride (1998, 2002, 2006)
Josh Wolff (2002, 2006)

What comes as a surprise to me:
Ching over Twellemen, i guess Bruce really wants size for this world cup because other teams are typically alot bigger than the USA.

#68586 05/03/06 10:51 AM
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That is a big surprise. Other than that, business as usual.

#68587 05/04/06 04:03 AM
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that's terrible

Twelleman produced every game he played for the USA. Ching sat the pine and did nothing.

#68588 05/04/06 04:21 AM
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What, No Adu?

#68589 05/04/06 04:25 AM
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He played in what, one match, and got carded for diving as soon as he got in. He'll have to wait until 2010.

#68590 05/03/06 05:59 PM
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All the talk regarding forwards is revolving around Ching over Twelleman. I must be the only person who fails to understand what Wolff brings to the table. I don't get his selection.

And I also think taking only 4 forwards seems a bit thin to me. Defense wins championships but offense wins games. We're putting a lot of expectations and pressure to score on a very small group of players. Only 1 injury or suspension leaves us with almost no options. I would sacrifice one of the defender slots to bring a 5th striker. Defenders rarely get subbed out while forwards do need backup.

#68591 05/03/06 07:24 PM
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Donavan will play up top some. So That does give us 5 strikers. I would almost expect Donavan to start up top in the first match. thats the great thing about our midfielders. most can play multiple positions if need be. Obrien, Reyna, and Mastro can play in the back if necessary. Donavan can play up top. Convey has even played some matches in the back. very versatilve group.

#68592 05/03/06 07:33 PM
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Most teams play a 4-4-2, including Arena, so my only thought is that either FIFA dictates how many at each position or he picked twice as many players as the position can start.

4 x 2 = 8
4 x 2 = 8
2 x 4 = 4

#68593 05/03/06 07:59 PM
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in a vein of humor, I think Arena should've gone joga bonito and put in for a 1-1-8 formation.
kidding aside, overall I'm a little confused on the strikers. don't we have any other good options (besides the aforementioned twelleman)?

#68594 05/03/06 08:39 PM
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i think the foward position is the position the USA has the least depth in

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