Davies is optomistic, Hejduk is back

October 7th, 2009 | by: Brooks Peck |

Hey, remember when the US MNT finished second at the Confederations Cup? Me too. And so does Charlie Davies, who is still holding onto that moment as reason to believe in this team once the big dance (screw the NCAA tournament, this is bigger) rolls around in the summer:

“I think we showed we have the potential to really make an impact at the World Cup. If we are all playing well, with the players we have and if we are all on the same page there is no reason why we couldn’t win a World Cup that’s for sure.

“We have what it takes, we have beaten Spain, we have played against Brazil and we went toe to toe with them – it all depends what sort of team we are going to play like. If we play like we did against Spain there is no reason why we couldn’t make a big impact in the World Cup.”

Given the team’s splotchy performances since the Confederations Cup (and even during it), I’d say that’s quite a bold statement. But I do like the attitude. Unfortunately, I always remember that Bob Bradley is still the manager of this team, so I have a hard time sharing it.

Anyway, guess who’s replacing Clint in the roster for the upcoming matches? No, not another attacking or midfield player like logic would suggest — it’s old man Hejduk and all his lovable hair! This is actually a pretty solid choice. Frankie has played well for the US MNT in most of his more recent appearances and he’s always a positive influence on morale. Plus, who knows — maybe he’ll shotgun a beer at some point.

[Sources: FourFourTwo and AFP]

Tags: 2010 World Cup Qualifying, Charlie Davies, Frankie Hejduk

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Comments

By Unbelievable | October 8th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

“…maybe he’ll shotgun a beer at some point.”

Ahhh yes, the days of hair and key chains…lol

Anyway, going to watch the Swede v Den game and the Irish v Italy game at a traditional irish pub. Get sloppy and scream…”Mama, theya Irishmana atouched’a mia legga…its a gonna…what am Iya to doa? Luca Toni, plz, helpa mia!!!”

To all my Italian friends, just ripping on the acting the Italians display whenever they play…lol

FWIW, my predominant heritage is 33% German so have at it…lol…I await the jokes…If you can’t laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at…

GLTAL

By Pratish | October 9th, 2009 at 2:55 am

wow, this Unbelievable dude seems like he would be really annoying to know in person.

By Joseph | October 10th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Anyone know any online feeds for tonight?

By jeremy | October 10th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

grant wahl’s twitter has casey starting in place of altidore.

this is going to be a long night…

By Laurie | October 10th, 2009 at 9:02 pm

This stream is currently working. Kind of.

http://www.iraqgoals.net/ch2.html

By Paradowski | October 10th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

another poor quality option

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By Paradowski | October 10th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

http://www.atdhe.net/index.html

another poor quality option

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By Mickey | October 10th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

Links to streams anyone?!?!

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By Laurie | October 10th, 2009 at 11:35 pm

“Stuart Holden! Carlos Pavon just missed a penalty after your handball in the box! What’re you going to do?”

“I’m going to change my underwear! Then I’m going to Disneyland!”

By Giuseppe | October 11th, 2009 at 12:10 am

Who won?

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By Laurie | October 11th, 2009 at 10:18 am

USA, 3-2.

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By yly | October 11th, 2009 at 12:22 pm

There is nothing that touches these for just lazing around at home. Bar sleeping I don’t take mine off now that its getting colder, they are not quite as stiff as they were when they first arrived but still extremely comfortable. It would be nice if they had a little more arch support but other than that I’m very pleased.

Men’s Boots
Ugg Cardy Boots

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