Comments on: Talking center backs: Cameron, Onyewu or Goodson in Friday’s World Cup qualifying opener?

By: tylerbetts

tylerbetts — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:38:34 +0000

Umm … I realize he’s not on the Multiple Choice selections listed above, but isn’t Tim Ream the best option/right choice?

Just sayin’

By: xenlee

xenlee — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:02:58 +0000

Against Canada, Goodson booted the ball downfield 3 times(one a complete random kick, the other 2 long pass attempts, 3 turnovers). Bocanegra booted the ball downfield 5 times(all 5 were long turnovers).

By: xenlee

xenlee — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:58:39 +0000

Against Brazil Onyewu “booted” it out of the back 2 times(one a pass attempt along the sideline, the other he kicked it within 10 yards of their corner) while making 14 successful passes out of the US’ third of the pitch. He did not “constantly” clear the ball.

By: sdbeisbol

sdbeisbol — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:21:57 +0000

Gooch just doesn’t fit into Klinsmann’s style….he’s the anti-Klinsmann, lol. All Gooch does is tackle hard and loses possession constantly when he “clears” the ball by kicking it as far away as possible. It’d be one thing if he could complete a long ball pass ala Spector but that’s just not the case.

By: buzahn

buzahn — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:01:33 +0000

Yes, Goodson is looking good while Gooch is still sporadic at best. I’d love to see the old Gooch but like it was said in the article, we haven’t seen him since he blew out his knee. Yes, he had a good season in Portugal but was recently injured yet again and doesn’t appear to have fully recovered. Let Goodson play on Friday and unless he falls on his face, let him continue until there’s a reason to make a change.

By: term3186

term3186 — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:23:17 +0000

Have to agree. The depth chat for RCB should be Goodson -> Cameron -> Gooch. Assuming we’re ranking them on the basis of their last few starts.