U.S. team will begin gathering in Miami on Sept. 1, leaving for Costa Rica on Sept. 2. Immediately following that game, off to Columbus.
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Jürgen Klinsmann: “Probably the biggest game in the year 2013. … We want to win for the first time in Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying.”
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann says Clint Dempsey (match fitness) and Graham Zusi (injury) should be fully fit to play both games.
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Jurgen Klinsmann: “Having Landon back in the picture is another really good option for us.” #USMNT
— Thomas Floyd (@thomasfloyd10) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann: Observing, visiting & watching Brooks; a very special player in the ranks. #USMNT
— Odeen Domingo (@azc_domingo) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann: Costa Rica is to be respected, but this #USMNT team has the quality to get three points there.
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann: I think Beasley is set at the left back role and Fabian is set in the left winger role right now.
— Jon Arnold (@ArnoldcommaJon) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann:“Bedoya made a huge jump over the last 7-8 months. … Compared to where he was in January camp, it’s just really wonderful to see.”
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann on Eric Lichaj: “We follow him … and he’s in our picture. … This is not the time to kind of experiment.” #USMNT
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann on Boyd’s omission: “It’s both (down to his recent injury & growing depth up top).” #USMNT
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann on yellow cards: “I don’t know if conservative is the right word. … The guys need to be very disciplined and focused.” #USMNT
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
On the lighter side, Klinsmann recommended players don’t take their shirts off after they score. #USMNT
— Liviu Bird (@liviubird) August 29, 2013
Klinsmann says the door “is always open for Stevie” Cherundolo. Notes they’re tracking his return from injury. #USMNT
— Thomas Floyd (@thomasfloyd10) August 29, 2013
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