The surprise is that bob went with relative inexperience up front. Even if he never stepped foot on the field, Ching seems like the kind of guy you want on your team - great teammate, positive personality, previous experience. I would expected bob to play the team card, rather than reach for a "burner" with no history of impact at elite levels.
Of the four strikers taken, the Sons desperately hope that no more than two see the field. And really only one generates any confidence. Findlay and Buddle may have had good MLS seasons this year, but there aren't going to threaten the likes of Rio and Terry. I'm not sure either can score at the international level. Bob, could you please wrap Josimer in bubblewrap for the next couple weeks? Without Altidore up top, this might be the weakest group of strikers to ever represent the USA in the World Cup.
Bornstein snuck on the plane. I told security to watch out for this guy. Maybe he hid in the baggage holding? Regardless, JB will definitely see the field at some point. Currently, the over/under on goals directly responsible for is 2, with the over/under on indirect responsibility being 1.5. Please Gooch, Demerit, and Boca, get healthy! Our WC fate depends upon it.
Well, this is the team we live and die with this summer. More technical skill at key positions than we have ever had, but woefully lacking in depth, particularly in the back. A rash challenge or two could spell doom this summer (Michael, son, I am talking to you).
