Howard To Start vs Venezuela

May 26th, 2006 | by: Daryl |

Seems Tim Howard has been told he will definitely be starting against Venezuela tonight.

With another game on Sunday, expect Arena’s starting XI to be five or six players short of his strongest team, as he looks to give all 23 players a run out over the course of the Send-Off Series.

I think it’s reasonable to expect Lewis and Dempsey start the game, given Lewis’ non-involvement and Dempsey’s limited minutes against Morocco. I also wouldn’t expect McBride to start, as he looked in need of a rest on Tuesday night.

Whoever Arena goes with, we’ll be doing a finger-flexing LiveBlog here at WCB. Kick off is 7 p.m. Eastern.

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marco

sorry guys but i recon iataly will kill you this yr … i mean they will win it so dont feel to bad .. but i donno why USA dont have so many better players .. even the fact that theres millions of italian youd think they would make top players (actully i think you got on americano italiano) whos gonan be awsome but i thik he wants 2 play for italy .. hmmm
Bidemi

Is there any way I could watch this match via the internet?
Karl

Go get ‘em Timmy! It’s a good idea to get all the players out there at least once. I’d like to see what Ben Olsen can do.
Cajun Nick

As I am a Toffies fan, I’m glad to see Tim out on the pitch tonight.

I’ve also got some good news – and good news for Australia, too: Tim Cahill has been cleared to play.
Martin

Cajun Nick, I’m happy Cahill has been cleared to play. We need him for the World Cup. I know Moyes wasn’t too keen on him playing but you can’t keep someone out of the World Cup.

Howard should be the #1 US keeper.
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[...] Later on tonight the United States squares off against Venezuela. The US is looking to rebound from a somewhat poor performance against Morocco earlier in the week. Tim Howard gets the start in goal so expect a lot of swearing. Daryl will be doing a liveblog on the USA Blog during the match so stop on by and leave your thoughts while the game is happening. [...]
Cajun Nick

Martin,

I think that without Cahill, the Socceroos won’t have a chance. I know that Viduka and Kewell are top-notch, but Australia will need some fire and skill in the middle of the pitch.

Moyes, by the way, needs to look for someone to put a few balls in the back of the net this summer. Dunc’s on his way out, and Beattie can’t seem to regain his Southampton form.

I’m hoping to be able to get to Dallas at the end of July to see Everton take on Club America.
Martin

Nick,

I agree. Cahill is such an important part of both the Socceroos and Everton. I think we have a great midfield (Cahill, Bresciano and Grella (Parma), Culina (PSV), Kewell, Emerton). Cahill is the driving force.

Yeah, the Toffees need some goals. I know you guys are interested in Johnson but if you get him, hope he don’t turn out to be another Beattie, play good for a lesser club and patchy for a top club. Kuyt would be a good fit (if he is still available after the WC).