BRAD GUZAN – Precious few minutes this past season; Me thinks Coach Bradley wanted to see if he still has it with the start v. CZE .. ..

MARCUS HAHNEMANN – Great second-half of the Premiership season

TIM HOWARD – Magnificent shot-stopper who is nearing 100 Premiership shutouts .. .. His defense of crosses and reading of the game can get a little iffy .. ..

JONATHAN BORNSTEIN – Thought he got cut, wished he got cut .. .. Just hasn’t proved he can play against INT competition and hold his own for a long stretch of time .. ..

STEVE CHERUNDOLO – Still a little short for me, but faces top-flight competition every week and it looks like Coach Bradley wants him to come forward more often!

JAY DEMERIT – You wouldn’t think a guy who played at Watford would be suck a key, but he is .. .. Vet of the Confed Cup run still having some vision problems .. ..

CLARENCE GOODSON – Proving that he is going to be a solid member in the middle for the USA for a long time to come; Maybe this summer already?

OGUCHI ONYEWU – Will always get picked on when in INT competition because of his size .. .. Wish he were healthy, but whatever his health, he’s got to play .. ..

JONATHAN SPECTOR – Versatile marker had been playing on the left for West Ham almost all season but can play anywhere in the back; The key to the US defense?

MICHAEL BRADLEY – Everyone loves him and I hope we still love him in July .. .. Hasn’t bowled me over yet with his passing but he’s another who plays A+ foes weekly!

RICARDO CLARK – For me, he’s always been my guy @ D-Mid because he’s a terrific defender and doesn’t give the ball away .. .. But MO is starting to grow on me .. ..

MAURICE EDU – Showed v. CZE he can play in the back as well .. .. Midfield destroyer is strong in the air with a wee bit of a scoring touch now .. ..

BENNY FEILHABER – Cultured player in the center might be a starter, might not see a minute .. .. Good first touch and ability to hold the ball got him his WC spot .. ..

STUART HOLDEN – If CLINT goes up top, that may open the way for him to start .. .. Just now rounding back into form and may have a breakout tournament with his hustle .. ..

JOSE TORRES – Could be the ‘secret’ that surprises the world .. .. Doubt nobody else know much about him and he may have the best pitch vision and passing range of anyone on the side .. .. Can be used in the middle, or left, or just to hold the ball and kill the game!

EDSON BUDDLE – Mercurial finisher who has the best technical skills of any forward .. .. Probably best as a starter and may not get many minutes unless a starter goes down .. ..

CLINT DEMPSEY – I hope he plays up top with JOZY and was deadly there with Fulham this past season .. .. And, I think USA is better with him up top & Holden on the right .. ..

LANDON DONOVAN – Now is the time! Bianca is banging someone else and all the drama with his estranged dad if finally over! TIME FOR TAKEOFF!

ROBBIE FINDLEY – Part one of the Ex-LA shock force! Will use his speed late in the match if the USA needs it .. ..

HERCULEZ GOMEZ – Gritty finisher who finally gets his reward! Good two-way player who will track back and harass others .. .. Will hurl himself into the penalty box late!