New Guy For USA?

[Nasty_Magician]

Somebody on the NHL Board Soccer thread posted this:

http://deadspin.com/iceland-is-so-mad-at-us-you-guys-966132873?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Any chance this guy competes for a spot? I can't say I know anything about him but it can't hurt to have another striker in the mix, even if he doesn't make the team for quite some time.

 

[Airraidtech]

A quick Youtube found this. Great first touch and turn on the first goal. good positioning and strike on the second, of course a tap in. The third just easy.

 

[Airraidtech]

And this. He seems to have good footwork and positioning, finishing plays finding his way to the back post. 2:40 is dirty.

 

[ugafan6612]

looks like he has potential. Sweet!

 

[boltfan72]

From everything I've read he's seen as the heir apparent to Altidore at AZ and some don't think he's much of a drop off, if at all. He's also 22 years old, so the ceiling is high.

With some success on the world stage we could see a lot more of these anchor babies opting for the USMNT. I don't really agree with the birthright citizenship law, but this is definitely one nice benefit. I know a lot of Mexicans are peeved when they see guys like Orozco Fiscal serving up their first loss on Mexican soil, and that makes me happy.

 

[boltfan72]

A quick Youtube found this. Great first touch and turn on the first goal. good positioning and strike on the second, of course a tap in. The third just easy.

Impressive, but when the goalie is wearing a baseball cap it seems to diminish it a bit.

 

[hokiegrad]

some nice stuff in those highlights. Can't get here soon enough.

 

[ugafan6612]

In an article I read, they are talking bout him making it to the WC roster 2014
I don't see it happening unless he scores a goal in every game he plays with us from now on and completely dominates

 

[Nasty_Magician]

In an article I read, they are talking bout him making it to the WC roster 2014
I don't see it happening unless he scores a goal in every game he plays with us from now on and completely dominates

Was the article a viable source or some random blog?

 

[ugafan6612]

Was the article a viable source or some random blog?

"Though only six games into his AZ career, the forward possesses more versatility and potential for consistency than all current forward stable competitors not named Jozy. Perhaps we'll see how he fares at an international level in the other attack positions; if he's capable elsewhere, it would only increase his chances for pitch time – if not starting assignments.

Put it all together and you can safely consider Jóhannsson an instant threat to make the 2014 World Cup squad. He'll need to earn it, of course, but it says here that is exactly what he's about to do over the next 10 months or so."

Y! SPORTS

The guy is clearly just excited about having this guy play for us which I'm sure most of us are.

 

[ugafan6612]

Postcard from Europe: 5 others like Chandler US must cap | MLSsoccer.com
If you guys got time, you should check out this. Aron was the longest shot on this list and 4 of these other guys look like they could be studs if they decide to play for us.(Chandler kinda sucks though so far, so hopefully they're better than him)

 

[ritari330]

In an article I read, they are talking bout him making it to the WC roster 2014
I don't see it happening unless he scores a goal in every game he plays with us from now on and completely dominates

As part of the 23 man roster? sure. I mean at striker depth I'd put him behind Jozy, but that's about it. Obviously he has to prove that, but based off of online videos I think he's better than Hercules Gomez or Terrence Boyd.

 

[ritari330]

Postcard from Europe: 5 others like Chandler US must cap | MLSsoccer.com
If you guys got time, you should check out this. Aron was the longest shot on this list and 4 of these other guys look like they could be studs if they decide to play for us.(Chandler kinda sucks though so far, so hopefully they're better than him)

John Anthony Brooks has been called up for the Bosnia friendly in a few weeks. Won't be cap tied yet, but will be a good chance to see how talented he actually is.

 

[ugafan6612]

John Anthony Brooks has been called up for the Bosnia friendly in a few weeks. Won't be cap tied yet, but will be a good chance to see how talented he actually is.

Good to know. I can't wait to see the new kids play for us