The left midfield position is occupied by Landon Donovan at the moment. But with DaMarcus Beasley diminishing, a door could open for one of these players to make the World Cup squad in a reserve capacity. Here are the top five left midfield prospects for the USMNT:
1. Robbie Rogers, 22, Columbus Crew
He showed off his skills in the Grenada game, where he had two assists and a goal. He is very fast and has the technical ability to get off a nice cross, but he needs to get more consistent.
2. Brek Shea, 19, FC Dallas
He is a man child. He has good speed for his size and can play anywhere on the left side of the field. He has great technical speed and creates chances with his vision. A good performance at the U-20 World Cup could land him a contract with a big European side.
3. Jorge Flores, 20, Chivas USA
He got off to a blistering start after being discovered by a reality show. He has slowed down but has still shown promise. He can also play in the back. He is also expected to make the U-20 World Cup roster.
4. Sal Zizzo, 22, Hannover 96
Don’t forget about him. He is still young enough to make an impact. He put his name on the radar after an impressive U-20 World Cup. He has been loaned to a 2nd Bundesliga side, where he should see more playing time.
5. Giuseppe Nazzani, 19, Bologna
He was a complete unknown until being called in for a recent U-20 camp. He is not a traditional winger, as he plays a holding role on the left side. It is not clear if he will make the U-20 World Cup roster, but he may be poised for a first team action with a Serie A side. That alone is worth keeping tabs on him.
Are you excited about this group? Do you see one of these players making the 2010 team? Do Shea or Rogers need to head to Europe? Comment below.
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