Who will make the cut?

BroncsBomber · 02-07-2005, 01:05 PM

Here are my Projected 18 senior team players and then followed by 9 possible Developmental squad members and then the last block are the training camp invites working for possibly the last remaining spot on the roster (the final 28.)

What are your thoughts?

Senior team
Player Pos
Clint Mathis M-F
Jason Kreis F
Dipsy Selolwane F
Pablo Brenes LM
Andy Williams CM
Brian Kamler DM
Evan Whitfield RD
Chris Brown M-F
Kevin Ara M
Marlon Rojas LD
Eddie Pope CD
Brian Dunseth CD
Rusty Pierce RD
Matt Behncke CD
Jeff Stewart D
Nelson Akwari D
D.J. Countess GK
Jay Nolly GK

Developmental
Sergio Flores F
Jamie Watson F
Camerone Knowles F
Luke Kreamalmeyer M-F
Senad Halilovic CD-DM
Nikolas Besagno M-D
Steven Rhyne M
Michael Lookingland D
Noah Palmer GK

Training invites
Kevin Novak MF
Rich Cullen GK
Bryan Jackson MF
Leighton O'Brien MF
Kenny Cutler MF

SoccerPrime · 02-07-2005, 01:24 PM

I think I could agree with what you posted.

I look at the list and I see a little slimness on the experiece of our GK. Am I wrong?

jasoncox · 02-07-2005, 03:15 PM

We're really thin at Forward too. With only Kreis, Mathis, Dispy and Brown listed, I wouldn't be surprised to some of the Dev guys get a little time especially with Mathis missing games for Nat duty. Maybe Watson?

SoccerPrime · 02-07-2005, 10:31 PM

Mathis usually plays Mid with USMNT, maybe he can do that for RSL too. Plus Andy Williams likes to play forward when times permits.

SoccerPrime · 02-21-2005, 11:42 AM

Obviously, Steven Rhyne, Derek McElligott and Martin Hutton won't make it.
http://deseretnews.com/dn/print/1,1442,600113434,00.html

Quote:

ROSTER TRIM: Training camp trialists Steven Rhyne, Derek McElligott and Martin Hutton will not be offered contracts by the team. That leaves 30 players still on the roster, which Ellinger said will be trimmed to the necessary 28 before the team leaves for Portugal.

BroncsBomber · 02-21-2005, 04:59 PM

I hate to see us cut someone we actually used a draft pick on, Steven Rhyne. But I would also hate to see us stick with a mistake just because we draft them.

bordelais7 · 02-21-2005, 07:30 PM

Hmmm. Gotta figure out a way to get my boy Kreamy into that senior squad!

Jim Umber · 02-22-2005, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bordelais7

Hmmm. Gotta figure out a way to get my boy Kreamy into that senior squad!

As well as he has been playing in the preseason games, I would guess that he is well on his way to making the final cut. He's developing a reputation and even a nick name, Laser Luke. I'm betting he makes it.

SoccerPrime · 02-22-2005, 08:09 AM

Wonder who the final 2 cuts will be?
My guess is one of the GKs at least.

Jim Umber · 02-22-2005, 01:25 PM

Here are my picks, going from the articles about the games and about the team. I'm just looking at the positive mentions that I've seen.

Definite:
Player Pos
Nelson Akwari D
Kevin Ara M
Matt Behncke CD
Pablo Brenes LM
Chris Brown M-F
D.J. Countess GK
Brian Dunseth CD
Brian Kamler DM
Jason Kreis F
Clint Mathis M-F
Jay Nolly GK
Rusty Pierce RD
Eddie Pope CD
Marlon Rojas LD
Dipsy Selolwane F
Jeff Stewart D
Evan Whitfield RD
Andy Williams CM

I think their in:
Nikolas Besagno M-D *
Sergio Flores F *
Senad Halilovic CD-DM *
Luke Kreamalmeyer M-F ***
Michael Lookingland D *
Leighton O'Brien MF *
Jamie Watson F **
(*=how strong I think their chances are. More is better.)

Who's left? Two of these have got to go.

Kenny Cutler MF
Bryan Jackson MF
Camerone Knowles F
Kevin Novak MF
Noah Palmer GK

I really think the KrispyKream is IN. The ones I have chosen have had several positive comments made about them, or done obviously good things (like setting up a goal). I haven't seen much mention of the last five, so I'm assuming they haven't stood out. Of course, the others may have actually done better, but not been mentioned specifically, so I could be way off. But, as this is just to spark more controversy and comments, please receive it in the spirit it is given. In otherwords, tear it apart! Go ahead. :D