Comments on: Hejduk Injured, Albright In

By: Louis

Louis — Sat, 06 May 2006 17:30:02 +0000

I am sorry about hejduk’s injury. I used to hate him and hoped he wouldn’t be included in 1998, but his performance there and other big games/tourneys (especially 2006) changed my mind. He is one of those players you need on your team. He raises his game above his skill level by sheer will and that is contagious. I believe we will still be fine w/o him, but his loss will hurt.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 04 May 2006 15:01:02 +0000

I’ve made my peace over the years with the entity in the back known as Frankie Hejduk. I shall now pay tribute to him…

Hey, the guy went out there gave it his all time and time again, even if “his all” lacked certain aspects of technical skill.

And while many of his crosses seemed to be wasted efforts that gave possession back to our opponents, it was his willingness and ability to push forward and join the attack that put him in position to make those bad crosses in the first place.

Finally, were it not for his dubious positioning and tackling skills, we may never have gotten the opportunity… no, privilege… to witness Mr. Hejduk’s wonderful recovery speed.

I want to stand up and say, “Thank you!” for all the memories, Frankie! Get well soon, too!

By: Mick

Mick — Thu, 04 May 2006 14:16:52 +0000

Lyle– That’s a great idea about bringing Hejduk along to be the chief cheerleader. I would love to see him in a skirt and pom-poms.

By: Lyle

Lyle — Thu, 04 May 2006 04:25:24 +0000

I wonder if Heydude can be brought along to Germany as chief cheerleader or something.

By: MHL

MHL — Thu, 04 May 2006 03:27:11 +0000

Like everyone else, I think Frankie leaves a little to be desired on the field. The one thing about him though is that he seems to be a good guy who fits that upbeat jokester rah-rah role that you need on a team. Both Bruce and Landon have given Frankie props in interviews and have talked about his locker room presence and the intangibles he brings to a team.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 03 May 2006 23:00:19 +0000

Tough break, but in the end it might be the best result for the US. I wonder where the guys will get their pot in Germany now. Maybe DMB has a Dutch connection.

By: Wendall

Wendall — Wed, 03 May 2006 22:54:44 +0000

That really is tough luck for Frankie. Not even an oxygen tent can save his World Cup dream either. I wonder if he’ll still go as an inspirational leader off the pitch. Either way, a great chance for Albright to step up and be counted.