I would bring Justin Che tbh because he has that flexibility to play RB as well as CB. He'd probably be the #1 backup option if any of the teams don't want to release the defenders you mentioned.
@starwarssatan55887 ай бұрын
2nd division Holland. Thats weaker than MLS
@SanFranFan307 ай бұрын
@@starwarssatan5588 What does that have to do with the Olympic roster? My point was that he's be a good alternate because he's got positional flexibility and he would definitely be release for the tournament by his club (both the one he's loaned to and the one who owns his contract rights) because they have a fall-spring schedule rather than a spring-winter schedule like MLS. As the Olympics is not a FIFA window, clubs are not require to allow their players to leave on international duty, therefore there will likely be a pretty even split in the roster between young players who are pushing themselves in Europe, and MLS/Liga MX players who are deemed not as important to their clubs regular season ambitions.
@emanuelramsey48377 ай бұрын
Esmir Bajratkaveric over Bernard Kumungo
@TheNotoriousMAC7 ай бұрын
I would bring Pefok as an over-age striker. Not that it matters but he is a good super sub if we need a goal or need an aerial threat. He also speaks good english now
@itslife13997 ай бұрын
Mark McKenzie went back in time lmao
@Andrew-bd8dc7 ай бұрын
You’re really making me hate the damn Chicago Fire
@willgreig40777 ай бұрын
I was wondering if it would be a good idea to try to send more of our A squad guys? If the goal is to grow the game more people in the US will watch the Olympics than Copa America so should we try to go all out while more US casual eyes are on the Olympics?
@jordanhamblin70007 ай бұрын
Nooooo, Copa is going to be against some of the best players in the world, it would be horrible to flame out of groups on home soil
@willgreig40777 ай бұрын
@@jordanhamblin7000 In not saying bring Pulisic or anything but we could use some of our 2nd string A squad since most Americans aren't going to give af about Copa
@philiplewis36797 ай бұрын
I would give all the age-eligible senior players the option to play both Copa America and Olympics. They are young, they can handle it. If they want to play and the club will release them then let them play.
@starwarssatan55887 ай бұрын
100% of the clubs will say no
@philiplewis36797 ай бұрын
@starwarssatan5588 Maybe, only one way to find out. I think some of these players have earned enough respect at their club that if they asked to be allowed to participate in the Olympics it could happen. Remember Messi played in the 2008 Olympics after Barcelona initially said no. Not that any of these guys are on that level but things happen and clubs can sometimes be reasonable.
@M919967 ай бұрын
Why bring two overage center backs just to bench one of them?
@KM-eg8wn7 ай бұрын
There will be some tough choices. I’d figure out a way to get Esmir Bajraktarevic in, he was pretty much the best U23 player in the October and November windows and I have a feeling he’s going to bust out for NER this Spring. I think Sargent is going to be on the senior squad, so that probably leaves a Haji Wright instead at striker. I might just have Wright as the sole striker and use Kamungo as the backup striker, and fit in Esmir. Otherwise, good lineup, lots of tough choices and lots of deserving candidates that won’t make the cut.
@SanFranFan307 ай бұрын
I would take Gianluca Busio over Paxten.
@americanfoot107 ай бұрын
Really good picks. I would prefer Gutierrez over Paxton but I don’t see Chicago releasing him for all the reasons you mentioned. Also I don’t see booth as a long term wide player, but he would definitely be one of the better underage options there for us
@JorgeCastillo-kx8nb7 ай бұрын
I have virtually the same 18 except swapping Zimmerman for McKenzie. I don’t rate McKenzie and I think he is transferring this summer
@Blkarican7 ай бұрын
josh sargent is our best striker if were trying to be technical
@TMAC8032107 ай бұрын
Brandan Craig has to be there. Only not playing in MLS because he’s behind the best starting CB pair in the league. Craig’s ability on the ball is special for a CB. Plus can play 6 in emergency
@mattcoldiron58697 ай бұрын
Thanks Pete for responding to my ask from the last video! I am likewise concerned about the CB situation for that age group, but think with the us not having any quality pieces for a 9 I'd rather run shorter depth there with either Dietz or Che instead of one of the two guys you mentioned as the primary back up, and see if we can get both Sargent and Haji up front. It would also make me feel better about our winger situation in case we needed to push Sargent wide. The SKC guy in me is sad bout busio not being in your top 5 picks, but I think you're right on with what you said, Lotta depth 5 spots. Will Mitrović coach the tourney as the u23 coach or will it be Berhalter?
@ihenriquez19917 ай бұрын
I would bring Haji Wright or Daryl Dike as the 3rd overage player
@jaymedorr41197 ай бұрын
Good work. You missed on Craig & Che on D, Vargas & Edelman in midfield, Jesus Ferreira at forward.
@Andrew-bd8dc7 ай бұрын
Jesus isn’t age eligible. Cant use an overage spot on him
@teddyomararayacrooker22407 ай бұрын
El jugador que es de Filadelfia, debería ir a la olímpica al igual que Edelmann
I would rather have Sargent over Paredes subbing in copa America needing to win
@matttyes7 ай бұрын
Definitely have to find a way to put in Esmir Bajraktarevic.
@travishensley91557 ай бұрын
good video pete!
@griffinweiss72997 ай бұрын
The Galaxy's new signing, Miki Yamane, is a right-back not a center-back. Likely Jalen Neal keeps his starting job alongside Yoshida.
@roboticvenom19356 ай бұрын
I agree with this lineup but would bring one of the following: Che or Scally. Really boosts defense.
@DM488587 ай бұрын
Bring Ricardo Pepi.
@stevenneutron50707 ай бұрын
He’s going to Copa America
@DM488587 ай бұрын
@@stevenneutron5070 coming off the bench most likely
@TLFootballContent7 ай бұрын
Great video! Been wondering this same thing myself!
@McManc07 ай бұрын
Is Busio Olympic eligible? because I think he makes this team
@Ducks4Life147 ай бұрын
Brian White not being on here as an overage player is honestly treacherous
@Number1Camper7 ай бұрын
Never heard of him
@Ducks4Life147 ай бұрын
@@Number1Camper 20 goals for the Vancouver Whitecaps last year. One good player for sure
@jonathonedwardmiller7 ай бұрын
The usmnt is not meant to be a mls handout
@chasebance50707 ай бұрын
Josh Sargent is a top 3 us striker
@Legacii7 ай бұрын
With the experience Benja and Noah Allen are going to be playing with I'd give them a shout
@SanFranFan307 ай бұрын
and I think theres a pretty decent shot they would be released by Inter Miami since they are stocking up on ancient stars so they won't necessarily need Benja and Noah around for a month in the middle of the season.
@Legacii7 ай бұрын
@SanFranFan30 you're crazy 🤣 that's exactly why they need the young players because the older stars are going to need breaks
@zenace334 ай бұрын
Noah Allen?!? lolololol, ok.
@Legacii4 ай бұрын
@zenace33 this was 3 months ago 😭 he was decent last year
@Xar222977 ай бұрын
Where's Griffin Dorsey?
@Andrew-bd8dc7 ай бұрын
He’s not age eligible
@Xar222977 ай бұрын
forgot my sarcasm tag ;)@@Andrew-bd8dc
@adrianhuayanay63247 ай бұрын
No fossey ??
@gilligan13507 ай бұрын
Send Wes mic'd up just for the PR value
@jacoblind53907 ай бұрын
Hopefully Trusty is on the Copa squad and Miles Robinson can be one of the overage players at the Olympics.
@dirks65507 ай бұрын
What, no Aaron Long like Jesse Marsch was suggesting?!
@dr.joemarquez39567 ай бұрын
Did he really suggest that? I hope it was a joke. Do you have a clip?
@starwarssatan55887 ай бұрын
@@dr.joemarquez3956 its 100% true. I watched him say it last week. No lie
@Chicagofellow157 ай бұрын
Its a shame that the Fire don't release Brady, to deny somebody from being in the olympics is petty especially considering MLS will be playing in leagues cup then.
@gl0bal74747 ай бұрын
to include Tessman but leave out Busio is insanity.
@starwarssatan55887 ай бұрын
Funny because Tessman is a locked in starter and Busio rides pine 90% of the time.
@Number1Camper7 ай бұрын
If Sargent is 23 why does he take up an overage spot?
@Andrew-bd8dc7 ай бұрын
Because he’s going to turn 24 this year. Only players U23 or turning 23 this calendar year
@Number1Camper7 ай бұрын
@@Andrew-bd8dc thank you!
@KM-eg8wn7 ай бұрын
Olympic-eligible are players born 2001 and after. Josh was born in 2000. FWIW Jesus Ferreira missed the cutoff by a few days as well.
@Starbucks45457 ай бұрын
Prefiero a Justin Che, Jonathan Tomkinson, Buck, Gutiérrez y Dike que ver a McKenzie, Trusty, Luna, Kamungo y Mcguire, Paxten de extremo en lugar de Kamungo y Gutiérrez por Luna
@danielwalsh89727 ай бұрын
I’d bring John brooks to Olympics. I’d bring Auston Trusty to the Copa America instead of miles Robinson.
@danielwalsh89727 ай бұрын
I’d also bring Luca De Le Torre instead of Mark McKenzie and I’d bring Sargent as my final over age player.
@MrJB22247 ай бұрын
Yo how did I become unsubscribed to this channel?!?! WTF KZbin??? Who the MF said you could change anything? That's not cool. Don't touch my shit!!!
@andrewdopple69464 ай бұрын
This roster is trash tbh, especially the wingers and centerbacks. Ream and Weah should be the overaged players since Ream brings vidal leadership and Weah and play as a wingback.
@dixoncider83727 ай бұрын
First minute gang
@gl0bal74747 ай бұрын
your midfield choices are not great
@anlerden48517 ай бұрын
I love You and your videos so much about Our Beautiful USA Men Team Dear Pete and I love US Soccer very much too.🥰😍🤗❤❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💯