The Danish national team announced the roster that will take on U.S. national team on Nov. 18 in Aarhus.
Christian Poulsen, Dennis Rommedahl and Thomas Kahlenberg are just some of the top European-based standouts called in for the match, which is the first of two friendlies the U.S. team is playing in Europe. The Americans are facing Slovakia on Nov. 14.
What do you think of the group? Excited for the match? like the USA's chances?
Share your thoughts below.
Jones is injured. The other two play for other countries. I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make.
I think their squad is stronger. Maybe with Jones, Subtic, and Rossi we would have the edge.
that would be a fun lineup to see. and why not? if those front six were hitting all cylinders on match day, that would be an exciting team to watch.
agreed
*I’ve SEEN on this thread….
Your first post is probably the smartest I’ve on this thread….
oh, if i didnt make it clear, while theres a good case to put donovan up top, i think right now with the players being picked, he should be in the midfield.
stephen…. are you suggesting that landon is some sort of lock down defender? I dont think anyone can even rate one higher than the other in terms of defense. Donovan has a higher work rate, but that doesnt always lead to productive defense. It might even be more useful up top, pressuring their backs. If you remember, a while ago, donovan WAS a withdrawn forward when we had a more solid midfield. I wouldnt mind seeing this offense 6:
jozy— donovan
dempsey—-bradley– feilhaber– holden
i dont know how it would fare, but i think that formation plays to many of their strengths. Jozy combines well with people and while hes not a holding forward, but he can distribute, and with donovans work rate, he’d always be around him. THe midfield is all capable of playing a quick pass, one touch type game. Bradley’s bite, and holden’s hustle along with some high pressure could be good.
that said, i dont think that our formula for success, but it is tempting, isnt it?
Welcome aboard, Stephen. And you’re absolutely right, by the way.
injured
Ok. I am a new user, and this is my first post. I have to say that I do not agree with Donovan up top. Dempsey needs to be up top where there’s less defensive responsibilities. I love Demps, but he doesn’t play D. We also need LD’s distribution in the midfield. Whether it’s from the wing, or from the central position.
My bad, I was referring to the other teams that did not make it to the playoffs. So what’s the best bet on the formation, assuming we do have most MLSers, push Lando or Dempsey up? Or just keep Casey up with Jozy? Plus we get like five subs in friendlies correct? Anyone for bringing in Eddie Johnson? Adu? Or even another stint for Beasly?
I too want an update on Chuck Deezy SOON!
One of my all time favorite players. He had a tragic life, saw both of his parents murdered. Horrible.
no bendtner?
I agree Brian. I was just responding to Jon’s post for the sake of clarification regarding the playoff structure and the players available for the friendly. But good call adding the players I failed to mention. We will be missing a number of players, but it should be a good opportunity for others to solidify their position.
As an aside, Marshall is just coming back from injury, so it might be best to leave him off the roster even if Columbus were to be eliminated.
Yeah, Jon is completely off. MLS Playoffs are way more important than a friendly. Anyone still involved will be left off.
Also, not sure where he is going with Nguyen, Szetela, and Adu. Nguyen is playing in effin Vietnam, Szetela hardly played for DC United and Adu has made like what? 2 or 3 appearances for Belenenses?
No one from eleven of fifteen teams?
In our last game, two of the starters were from the three teams mentioned by Brian (Donovan and Holden) and two starters from other MLS teams (Bornstein and Casey). The other seven were from Europe. Two of eleven – assuming those teams do qualify – is not “so many” and would not necessitate being ‘creamed’.
Eh you got Conor Casey on the Rapids, Jimmy Conrad on the Wizards, and Marvell Wynne and Sam Cronin on TFC.
I’m absolutely positive Casey and Conrad will get the call up, and then if RSL loses to Columbus I’m sure Robbie Findley will get the call as well.
No one on Seattle will get called up if they lose to the Dynamo. Also no one will get called up from Chicago/New England.
As for Chivas/Galaxy, Bob will call up Donovan if the Galaxy lose, and Bornstein (probably Sacha as well) if the Goats lose.
Thanks, sort of knew that. My point was straightened out a bit more by Brian. Thing is, there are eleven other MLS teams to chose from but, Bob never picks anyone from those teams. Well, I just don’t wanna get creamed in Europe because we don’t have so many starters.
You dropped something…
That is correct. But at the end of the day, this is a ‘friendly’. Coaches would not react favorably if their best players were missing during one or both legs of the Conference Final.
Too early to tell but let’s say Houston, LA, and Columbus all go on to the next round, then that means no Donovan, Holden, Clark, Ching, Marshall, Hejduk or Rogers.
That’s why I said maybe. I’ve been real high on him on all season, but he had a terrible game on Sunday.
There are fifteen teams playing in MLS. Of those, four will be in the playoffs as of next week. That leaves eleven MLS teams to choose players from. Furthermore, the fact that the games will be played on a FIFA date means that Bradley will be able to call up whatever European-based players he wants. However, Bradley will not take Donovan, Holden, or Bornstein if they are still in the playoffs for the sake of a friendly.
“and maybe Gonzalez.”
Not this.
Yeah what’s the deal with MLS players still in the playoffs? Do they get the call up go play one, or two games, then come back? Or simply not even let out by their coaches? I’d rather see Lando go up against the likes of Denmark and Slovakia than Chivas, no offence. If we don’t get our MLS guys then what? Second division European lads? I for one have not given up on Adu, I mean he’s got time on his side, unlike a few of our other forwards/midfielders. Also the other younger guys like, Nugyen or Szetela? Whatever happens I’m just way to ready for that roster, and I would like to see some surprises in the mix.
*we’ll probably see
Hmm so if the Galaxy prevail will probably see Bornstein and (*gasp*) Kljestan called up, if not then probably LD and maybe Gonzalez.
Well, with the way Villareal have started off their season I do believe an extra striker would give them more goal scoring opportunities. I mean Rossi just scored his first if im not mistaken.
US wont release their roster until after the next set of MLS games.
according to US Soccer the Slovakia match will be on Fox Soccer Channel and the Denmark match on ESPN2
I’ve never seen any roster with 7 forwards listed. Wow.
This roster is much stronger than the C team that we played in LA.
Minus Gooch and Davies I’d give Denmark the edge over us. Even with a stocked & healthy roster I’d probably give the edge to Denmark. They’re a good team. Better than we are.
If LA makes the conference final, what happens with Donovan?
Holden is right footed. I grew up playing with him. His little bro is left footed, but that doesn’t help us…
Sure about that? Why does he take corners and free kicks with his right?
Ives – any comment or better information about Jozy’s loan situation? Rumors circulating that he could end up going back to Villareal early due to Hull City’s financial situation.
http://www.elperiodicomediterraneo.com/noticias/noticia.asp?pkid=503981
Not sure just how precarious it is right now, but would definitely be interesting considering Jozy will really need minutes the next 8 months. I doubt Villareal is his best option.
Yea I was curious too if espn or fox sports will be carrying the game.
Nicklas was injured on the weekend vs. Spurs
y does everyone forget that holden is left footed and can also play on the left?
Do we have tv schedual for the games?
*and Michael Jacobsen
…are not on the roster.
I don’t speak any Danish, so perhaps it’s explained in the article why they were left out, but Nicklas Bendtner, Daniel Jensen, or Michael Jacobsen
I keep hearing that the only player who could possibly replace Davies is Donovan, but there’s no left wing to step up. Well, why not throw Dempsey over there and put Holden on the right? Holden has showed what he can do, especially in terms of crossing ability, and Dempsey plays on the left for Fulham. For the WC, why not (and this is assuming the health of everyone but Davies – for the friendlies, put Clark instead of Jones):
—–Donovan—-Altidore——–
——–Bradley/Torres——-
Dempsey——————-Holden
———-Jones/Clark/Edu——–
Castillo—-Demerit—-Onyewu—-Spector/Dolo
The Slovaks have also released their roster
any updates on how charlie is doing?
damn. i ws hoping that Stig Tofting ws coming out of retirement for this one.
I need the USA roster I can’t take it any longer