Comments on US Soccer Daily: EJ/Findley: Time for Another Plan?

For comments regarding Freddy Adu not being ready,...

2010-03-04T18:16:39.500-05:00

For comments regarding Freddy Adu not being ready, how come you don't have suggestions of you own? The reason is that there isnt anyone with enough creative ball handlling talent to actually beat a top ten team. Non of our mids have that special quality including LD unless a counter attack is our only strategy. At least Adu can cause disruption and panic on the back lines of quality teams. This is what ultimately leads to more chances and more goals. Davies can do this, but how much can he do on his own? Im not talking concacaf teams, Im talking top 10 teams. Adu and Jones can make this a reality. Without them we are not going deep into the WCup.

I find it interesting that people keep saying we g...

2010-03-04T17:16:54.417-05:00

I find it interesting that people keep saying we gotta find a second striker who is it going to be without thinking maybe we are doing it all wrong.

The US has depth at midfield but not at forward. We should be playing in a 4-3-3 formation similar to Chelsea during the Jose Mourinho days. With Landon and Dempsey playing the role of Damien Duff and Arjen Robben.

This would allow us to clog the midfield, take away defensive reponsibilities from Dempsey, and play to our strength counter attacking.

Sorry but Adu isn't the answer, it seems like everyone keeps trying to fit a a square peg in a round hole, when we should just be using the square peg in the first place.

As for Anonymous #2, I think Freddy still is in th...

2010-03-04T13:37:22.687-05:00

As for Anonymous #2, I think Freddy still is in the picture for 2010. He's done well for himself at the club level in recent weeks, and that's more than most of the options I listed above can say.

Does he still have a lot of work to do? Yes. But he's still in the picture, and his ability to play up top or in the midfield makes him a more attractive option if Bob Bradley only opts for three true strikers.

At this point, I don't think he's in the final 23. But he's on the radar.

Ah, I knew I'd leave someone out. I've in...

2010-03-04T13:32:59.784-05:00

Ah, I knew I'd leave someone out. I've including Freddy in plenty of World Cup speculation lately, so it's not as if I overlook him all the time.

With that being said, I think he'd be utilized as an outside midfielder with the national team (as he is with Aris). But he falls into the same category as Dempsey and Donovan as an outside midfielder capable of sliding up to striker.

Good point, and thanks for commenting.

"How could you possibly not mention Freddy Ad...

2010-03-04T13:32:55.560-05:00

"How could you possibly not mention Freddy Adu?!" I will give you the benefit of the doubt and say you're being sarcastic... but I think you and I both know you're not being such. Adu has proven on numerous occasions that he is not at the level of our USMNT. He couldn't crack the line-up at numerous clubs after so-so performance in the sub-par MLS. He has some solid skills and has excelled in U-(insert age here) tournaments where he doesn't have to play against men. He, however, is not a viable option for RSA2010.

How could you possibly not mention Freddy Adu?! It...

2010-03-04T12:12:41.315-05:00

How could you possibly not mention Freddy Adu?! Its the obvious choice as he has scored twice with a couple of assists lately, not EJ at Aris?! He and jozy have alot of experience together. Obviously we need more ball control players. Adu has great skill on the ball and creates opportunities. How can he continue to be overlooked?!