Wish I could give you my opinion on last night’s USA vs Azerbaijan friendly, but I was having my own battle on the soccer pitch at the same time. Today, I can only give you what I have read. Although USA won 2-0, it was unimpressive and still left many questions to answer for their opening match versus Ghana.
Biggest question to answer is who is going to play defense?
Their top central defender, Omar Gonzalez, who has been injured this season, has not been in good form. Who will play right back defending against Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Germany’s Mario Gotze. Not only will speed be an issue, but pure defensive abilities are vital.
Not getting burned, keeping mistakes down to a minimum will be difficult. They will also need to be able to get up the field for the attack. Jurgen will have two more games to work on his starting 11 before the opener.
Also in Revolution news, the ballots for the all-star team on August 6th in Portland, Oregon was announced with 8 Revs players nominated. This years all-star game will be against one of the best teams in the world, last year’s European, current World Club Champions and this seasons record breaking German Champions Bayern Munich. The Revolution players on the fan ballot include:
- Teal Bunbury
- Diego Fagundez
- Andrew Farrell
- Jose Goncalves
- Patrick Mullins
- Lee Nguyen
- Bobby Shuttleworth
- A.J. Soares
Now it is very important that us Revolution fans get involved and VOTE our players in.
Vote now till 3PM on July 11th. Twitter voting July 2nd-6th will be available.
Jose Goncalves robbed of a all-star appearance last season
Last season Jose Goncalves was ROBBED of a spot. Jose was great all season, won the league defensive MVP, named MLS best 11, and in my opinion, should have been league MVP!! Only played every second of every game last season, tied with 3 other teams for 3rd fewest goals against, even wore the captains arm band towards end of the season. Always at the right spot, almost never misplayed the ball, and won most tackles and challenges.
But if the fans don’t get involved then we can not complain, although MLS commissioner and all-star manager could have selected him to the squad. In my opinion Lee Nguyen, Diego Fagundez and Andrew Farrell also deserve to go.
GO REVS!
send Lee Nguyen to MLS game this season
Andrew Farrell
Diego Fagundez
