Jermaine Jones Cleared To Join U.S. National Team
1-liner, Soccer, World Cup October 21st. 2009, 12:30pm
FIFA Approved: Schalke 04 midfielder Jermaine Jones is eligible to join the U.S. Men’s National Team. Jones, 27, holds dual German-American citizenship. FIFA allowed him to switch federations under a new rule, because he has never played a competitive match for Germany. Pros: He’s a stern, well-rounded defensive midfielder who could provide fortitude and fight in the U.S. midfield. Cons: His abrasive personality could disrupt a soft American team. He’s also uncertain, coming off a serious leg injury. (Soccer By Ives)
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October 21st, 2009 at 12:32 PM
that dude looks like the Rock.
October 21st, 2009 at 12:45 PM
or…it could help toughen them up.
October 21st, 2009 at 12:47 PM
From what (little) I’ve read on this I feel I’m in the minority when I saw the pros outweigh the cons by far.
October 21st, 2009 at 12:54 PM
/fixed for mrejr.
October 21st, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I kinda feel like he could of become the starter for Germany. I doubt Ballack and Frings will be playing much longer after the world cup.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:00 PM
We’ve needed a steady midfielder since Reyna retired.
/Donovan is a forward’d
October 21st, 2009 at 1:05 PM
I never understood why Euros didn’t like us, is it because we are too soft and afraid to let our kids see some boobies on the tele? Or is it that we don’t really get aggressive enough to stand up and punch someone in the mouth…
October 21st, 2009 at 1:42 PM
I’d rather have abrasive personalities who can play consistently well than the likes of Bradley or Clark, who have shown plenty of such personalities as well.
We need a “Gattuso” or “Davids” on our team who stops short of committing stupid fouls.
(yes I know Gattuso also did that one game late last season, but that is not his history).
October 21st, 2009 at 1:47 PM
gattuso of ac milan and italy? stops short of committing stupid fouls?
must be thinking of different gattuso’s.
October 21st, 2009 at 1:52 PM
He was a nasty little dude. I loved the way he played.
October 21st, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Gattuso up to about 2009 yes.