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Originally Posted by cbcruz
Troy Perkins has finally been called up (for the Gold Cup), but it couldn't have come at a worse time. 19 out of 24 possible points from the latest matches, and we've finnaly had luck on our side and been playing fairly good.. Our back-up GK is not on Troy's level, so this isn't good for my team; Vålerenga.
He's had a few mistakes, but trust me when I say that the keepers in Tippeligaen have had an amazingly, stunning, fanstatic season.. of bloopers, and Troy has had a few, but still rated highly, especially by us supporters.
Anyone know if he has a chance to start a few matches? I'm guessing USA is calling up a few players that are a) Not capped and/or b) talents?
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He earned his first cap earlier this year, I'm pretty sure it was in a win agaisnt Sweden but don't quote me on that. I'm not too sure who will start for us at GK, Jon Busch (08 MLS Keeper of the Year) and Kaiserslautern's Luis Robles were both called up, Robles has been training with the US in the Confederations Cup, it's a toss up to me really. I think Busch will be the main guy, with Perkins second and Robles a close third.
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Originally Posted by cbcruz
Hmm.. He's already been capped 3 times for Germany, so he can't play for USA. I'm sure this is the rules?
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FIFA changed the rules about players switching nations, and since those 3 caps were in friendlies, he's eligible to play for us later this summer/fall. He declared a few weeks ago that he would like to play for the US.