YOUNG AMERICANS
The USMNT was by far the youngest team to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, garnering valuable experience going through the rigors of World Cup qualifying. Through 14 qualifiers, the USA Starting XI came in at an average of 23.82, almost two years younger than the next closest team, Ghana at 25.67. Together, the other 31 participating teams averaged a Starting XI age of 27.5 through qualifying, nearly four full years older than the U.S. Sources say this is one of the youngest, but most talented teams the U.S. has ever fielded. While they may not win the world cup this year, they may garner the experience needed to make a serious run on home soil in the year 2026 when the World Cup comes back to North America.
2022 USA World Cup Roster
FORWARDS
Jesús Ferreira (FC Dallas)
Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)
Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)
Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
Josh Sargent (Norwich City)
Timothy Weah (Lille)
Haji Wright (Antalyaspor)
DEFENDERS
Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic)
Sergiño Dest (AC Milan)
Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls)
Shaq Moore (Nashville SC)
Tim Ream (Fulham)
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach)
DeAndre Yedlin (Inter Miami)
Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC)
GOALKEEPERS
Ethan Horvath (Luton Town)
Sean Johnson (NYCFC)
Matt Turner (Arsenal) [Reply]
Originally Posted by kstater:
Eh, no one who was actually there has said anything about it being suspicious, just speculation and his grieving brother.
While nothing would surprise me, it just sounds like it's a fluke deal.
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It’s probably not a conspiracy.
But I could see Qatar slow playing treatment given his journalism. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Cave Johnson:
It’s probably not a conspiracy.
But I could see Qatar slow playing treatment given his journalism.
Here's the thing, it would take a directive to inform whatever Dr. or nurse treated him. They would have to 1. Know who he was, and 2. Know about the directive. I doubt that would fly privately and would be exposed pretty quickly.
Originally Posted by Gary Cooper:
Heck no. Argentina vs. France is the best Final for ratings. Maybe England also since those two countries despise each other.
Originally Posted by Gary Cooper:
Looks like Morocco cockblocked a Spain/Portugal matchup. Not a fan of seeing Penaldo and Pepe in the semis and doubt Morocco can pull more rabbits out of their asses.
Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED:
Cockblocked? Morocco is not some pushover squad. They’ve held their own against Spain, Belgium, Croatia and Canada. They aren’t pulling rabbits out of their hats. They’re a good team. They should be able to go toe to toe with Portugal too. Nothing shows that they can’t. Spain dominates possession against everyone.
Originally Posted by Gary Cooper:
Meh. Underdogs only get so far in World Cups. They typically don't get further than the quarters. Besides, Portugal is legit. This is likely their best ever squad. They'll be way more direct and creative than Spain.
I mean they’ll be underdogs still against France but we can shed the Cinderella label. This team plays great defense and can grind out games just like Croatia.
You all need to watch more AFCON. The most disappointing part is that a Mane injury and Idrissa Gueye yellow card accumulation probably robbed us of what could have been an absolutely fantastic matchup this afternoon! [Reply]
Originally Posted by kstater:
Here's the thing, it would take a directive to inform whatever Dr. or nurse treated him. They would have to 1. Know who he was, and 2. Know about the directive. I doubt that would fly privately and would be exposed pretty quickly.
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There’s no reason whatsoever to suspect foul play, at this point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by POND_OF_RED:
I mean they’ll be underdogs still against France but we can shed the Cinderella label. This team plays great defense and can grind out games just like Croatia.
You all need to watch more AFCON. The most disappointing part is that a Mane injury and Idrissa Gueye yellow card accumulation probably robbed us of what could have been an absolutely fantastic matchup this afternoon!
Senegal were pumped by England, there's no way they win that game [Reply]
Morocco has played toe to toe with some good teams, they aren’t a Cinderella story, they’re a quality team that was overlooked by western press. [Reply]