Thanks Ref!

I've been invited to join this community as a poster and I thank the Ref for this vote of confidence.

Just a short post to start. I've watched a tape of the US/Latvia game and my initial thoughts: great first half (marred only by scoring a single goal); a mediocre second half, with Latvia missing a couple of clear chances midway through (one player had about 7 yards of open net from maybe 8 yards and he shot it wide); and Convey either played his way onto the starting 11 or he's the first sub off the bench. He clearly showed that he's fit and fast and his crossing was top notch. Sometimes his first touch is less than accurate and that could be a problem. But if the choice is between him and O'Brien, then it's got to be Convey. O'Brien has experience, and he played well in 2002. But his injuries and layoff clearly showed in this game. (I also think Convey is a stronger and faster presence than Beasley on the left side, though I think Arena needs Beasley on the field with Donovan. A couple more weeks of practice and the two of them could be teaming up like they have in the past.)

Less than two weeks before the Cup opens. This is going to be great!!!