Kevin the 3-legged dog said:
No Brooks?Rumors flying around in Germany that John Brooks will not be traveling to 🇺🇸 for their upcoming #WCQ due to back problems. Will be interesting to see how @USMNT replaces him. #USMNT
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) October 4, 2021
Can confirm that Brooks won't take part in the October window. The #usmnt is currently trying to determine a replacement. https://t.co/ywOSIgiqHX
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) October 4, 2021
Not surprising with the saga that's been running since the summer. On the grand scheme of things, Pepi was a much bigger get than Araujo due to the need at the #9 position. It's not saying I wouldn't want Araujo to play for USMNT but if you had to choose between the two, I would suspect 99% would choose Pepi.KCup17 said:
Julian Araujo switches allegiances to Mex...
Way better than 9pm centraljeffk said:
Some FYI about kickoff times:Specific kickoff times for this USMNT World Cup qualifying window
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) October 4, 2021
Thu in Austin (Jamaica): 7:45 ET. ESPN2, UniMas (Listed as 7:30)
Sun at Panama: 6:05 pm ET. Paramount+, Universo
Next Wed in Columbus (Costa Rica): 7 pm ET. ESPN2, UniMas (TV pregame 6:30)
It was the worst part of living on the east coast...never could make it up for Sunday/Monday night football or other later starts for sportsjeffk said:
Amen (he said from ET).
NEWS: Defender John Brooks has withdrawn from the USMNT's October World Cup Qualifying roster due to back issues.
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) October 4, 2021
No replacement will be named ahead of #USAvJAM.
He should probably be an option at the WC but he's not been good lately. I hate that Omar Gonzalez and Jurgen screwed him out of a WC opportunity when he was at his best.jeffk said:NEWS: Defender John Brooks has withdrawn from the USMNT's October World Cup Qualifying roster due to back issues.
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) October 4, 2021
No replacement will be named ahead of #USAvJAM.
If he can play well in the Bundesliga, he should be able to handle Jamaica with no issues.akm91 said:
Think Berhalter will start Richards against Jamaica? He is inexperience in international level (senior) but it's a home game so the CONCACAAF experience will be minimal. Richard's athleticism would definitely be a plus against the Mikhail Antonio. Did Jamaica call in Leon Bailey or is he still injured?
He plays very well in Bundesliga.Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:He should probably be an option at the WC but he's not been good lately. I hate that Omar Gonzalez and Jurgen screwed him out of a WC opportunity when he was at his best.jeffk said:NEWS: Defender John Brooks has withdrawn from the USMNT's October World Cup Qualifying roster due to back issues.
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) October 4, 2021
No replacement will be named ahead of #USAvJAM.
I don't think you are, CONCACAF is brutal. The only other region that would compare is Africa. The African Cup of Nations is pretty rough too...Ghost of Andrew Eaton said:
I also recognize that I might be overplaying the "CONCACAF" stuff and making a bigger deal about it than it really is.