Either Gregg Berhalter HATES Cincinnati Or He’s Just Making Awful World Cup Decisions
I know Gregg catches a lot of heat and part of is rightfully so. That said, he has done what the US asked him to. Win some shit and qualify for the World Cup. But now expectations are higher. So that's why I'm looking at this confused. We're getting ready for the World Cup. This is the last roster call up for September friendlies. We know there are a bunch of spots already sealed.
But here's the thing. What is Gregg doing up front? It's the biggest question (bigger than GK) for the US. Why are we bringing Arriola, Ferreria and Morris? We don't need all three. Plus if we're bringing MLS guys, why not bring arguably the most in-form striker?
Or this guy?
You need to give them a shot. It's the last call up, see what they have. We know what the other three already bring. I'm not saying you have to bring them to the World Cup, but at least give them a shot with some warm up here. Either that or come out with the full World Cup roster and say this is the group. This is who we're going with and get 2 matches under your belt (sans injury) with them.
Oh and yeah no John Brooks. Think we can fully count him out on the World Cup. Hopefully Sargent at least makes the most of this opportunity.
But not giving Vasquez and Pefok a shot is why it's impossible to trust Gregggg.