1. But he would be on the roster, and most likely playing. 2. How many players under the age of 24 have been on the Italian roster each world cup? I could be wrong, but they always seem to have an "older" group at the cup. Clearly a great team, just a great older team. 3. 2 of these three are bulldog defenders. Not quite spain. 4. not having bedoya is again BB being stupid, and he will be gone in a month. Rossi would be playing on this team. 5. Donovan was player of the month for his club (which beat or tied Chelsea, Man U, Arsenal, Man City - correct?). All 3 goalies play in the EPL. Edu started the last few games. Bradly has done well. Not alot of top 3 leagues, but not bad. Gomez won golden boot in Mexico, not bad. 7. Really think he wouldn't have gotten a work visa?? Hasn't been a problem for the rest of US players. 8. Jones (when healthy) was a force for Schlake 04. And probably would have been in line for a cup look. Have several friends from Germany and not one was happy when he left. Again, he would be playing, not watching. He would have been in 3 cups for the US. Hopefully, 2 for Italy. Wish the kid luck. Hope the US brings in a great technical coach after BB.
"Boys, even if it means dying on the pitch, we must win!" Marc-Vivien Foe 1975 - 2003
