One of the things about the US performance in the WC, it’s definitely going to make me pay much more attention to the U-17 and the U-21 teams and track how they are doing. I am really curious what moves Klinsi is going to make. I suspect he is going to bring in a lot of young players for next year’s Gold Cup. Bradley and Dempsey may have played their final games for the USMNT. It’s all about getting ready for 2018 and that begins today.
This 2014 team could have really used the 2010 version of Landon Donovan - would have made a huge difference in terms of keeping possession.
Just wishful thinking, I know, but my point is that I really don't see a "next Donovan" in any of the young players out there right now. Hopefully one emerges in the next couple years.