Bradley needs to do something about Beasley and Johnson

DaMarcus Beasley and Eddie Johnson used to be the go to guys for Bob Bradley in their individual positions. However, Beasley, the speedy left winger, has recently had a drop in form. To make matters worse for the Glasgow Ranger, Eddie Lewis' performance has been quite noticeable as of late, with a goal against Barbados in that 1-0 game. Its ironic seeing as how Eddie Lewis' hopes of playing time were being threatened by Beasley's performance just 1 or 2 years ago. Lewis even tried to find sanctuary at the left back position but with Heath Pearce's performances there, it wasn't likely Lewis would find any where other than the substitute bench. Now the tables have turned and I HIGHLY doubt Beasley is even going to think of asking Pearce for his position there.

Eddie Johnson, the ambidextrous Fulham and former Kansas City Wizards striker, had drawn the attention of many clubs. He even had clubs in La Liga interested in his transfer. Right now though, he has had competition at that position and, unlike Clint Dempsey, another competitor for the forward spot, he lacks the versatility to play in the midfield area. Competition from the above as well as, Brian Ching( Houston Dynamo) Landon Donovan(Los Angeles Galaxy) and even Jozy Altidore(Villareal C.F.) has Johnsons chances as a striker looking dim.


So what do these players do? Beasley is fresh of a knee surgery so he is just getting used to moving again. Johnson transfered to Fulham in January and is still getting used to the enviroment. is it possible that these two might see more of the game from the bench than from the pitch?


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Euro Final 2008 Spain Germany.

When i think of Spain i think of the fire of the playing style, the heart and determination of her players. When i think of Germany i think of the technical side of soccer, the strategic visionaries. So I thought 'which would conquer'. It simply depended on who played their style better. Simply put it was Spain who filled that requirement. The largest example, as some of you might of guessed already, was Xavi's imaginative through ball and Fernando Torres' inspired run. Many players would have given up, would have submitted to the speed of the left back Phillip Lahm (fresh off of a semi final winning goal). However, thats where the Spain's determination, heart, and fire came in. Torres gingerly brushed aside Lahm in delicately chipped the ball over the experienced veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. Truly, the Shot Heard Round the World. Or at least Europe. Throughout that match, Spain held a constant goal threat. Torres nearly pulled it off again. Marcus Senna's swing and miss that looked a certain goal. Sergio Ramos' header. Those are just a few examples. Germany's effort was, in my opinion, lackluster at best. They held a threat in the first 25 minutes but none of which, as you can see, they capitalized on. Even the captain, Michael Ballack, struggled. Most likely partially to do with the bloody wound he recieved. HOWEVER(Yes, there's more) if I were to rate this final i would give it an 8 for the effort both teams put forth. It was entertaining to the end. Congratulations again spain. Enjoy the cup Casillas. Viva Espania.