he can play left fullback, so he has a chance

he can play left fullback, so he has a chance
by plaid_pants (2017-01-23 15:17:34)

In reply to: Old news: Justin Morrow among January call-ups for USMNT. posted by G.K.Chesterton

Left fullback always seems to be a difficult position for the US to fill. DaMarcus Beasley could conceivably be called out of retirement to play DL.

Personally, I think Jorge Villafana was excellent for Portland in 2015 and is worth a call-up to camp to check him out. He is limited going forward with his use of the ball being a little suspect, but he has excellent defensive positioning and never got beat by MLS-level talent.

Bruce Arena has seen every left fullback in the MLS since 2006. If he is calling up Justin Morrow, there is a reason and he has a chance to make it.

Replies:

Well, I'm a doofus because it looks like he wasn't called up - G.K.Chesterton 2017-01-25 00:53:08
- and just like that, Villafana did get called up - plaid_pants 2017-01-26 13:07:19
  - Me, nada, You, on the other hand... * - G.K.Chesterton 2017-01-26 16:57:09