I disagree slightly about Donovan, I think he's an okay player, and I suppose we get worked up over him because he is basically the face of the MLS. I thought he contributed decently at Everton, maybe an above average loan, and he ended well in getting the goal against..er...I forget, but he scored in his last game. But I agree that he's in over his head if people expect him to be an almost European product. He doesn't have the skill to make it long term in the European leagues. Like I said, Dempsey is the heart and soul of this team, and Howard / Cherundolo / Bocanegra the spine.
It's a problem if the spine is ACROSS the defensive line, though. Ugh. "Don't tread on me" means nothing to the USMNT if we have no bite to our offense, and eventually Dempsey won't be there to bail us out.
I agree about Stu Holden, but isn't he injured right now? I think the way he played for Bolton, he'd be a shoo in over Bradley who couldn't get a game to save his life. But circumstances are dictating it?
Watching Wondolowski miss sitter after sitter after sitter makes even MY confidence go down. His must be almost rock bottom at this point.
Also - Arsenal, F*CK you.
http://arsenaldirect.arsenal.com/125...ox/invt/a9673/
Who the hell would buy this??? ARSENE STOP SIGNING SHIRT AUTHENTICITY PAPERS AND SIGN SOME PLAYERS!!!