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Dear Giuseppe Rossi,
Enjoy watching the game Wednesday. Ha Ha, Ha Ha Ha.
Sincerely,
US Soccer Fans
In all seriousness, this game was something the Yanks really needed. Great to get a win and look good doing it.
My observations:
1) Gooch is a MONSTER in the air. Controlled the center from the first whistle.
2) When Donovan plays with confidence, he can make up for an overall lack of creativity from other players.
3) Pulling Altidore (again) in the 67th when he's giving the Egyptian defender fits, is idiotic. Speaking of forwards, Connor Casey has no business being on the field, especially after the light jog he put in during the last match.
4) Ricardo Clark still hasn't convinced me he's the answer in the middle. Torres NEEDS another shot. If we don't see either Adu or Torres, getting a go in the Gold Cup I will be severely disappointed.
5) Spector made the most of his opportunities and should have the right back spot locked down. He gets forward well (what a service today) and is decent against faster strikers. Sorry Hejduk, I still love your effort.
6) DeMerit has looked better than expected at CB. You have to at least consider putting Bocanegra out on the left, even though I think he may lack the pace to stick. He has club experience out wide though.
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