Crazy_Yank Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 What can you tell about this player? He's on my favorite team (Chicago Fire), but I haven't seen him play yet. He looked good at the U20 world cup so I think he can contribute to the Fire this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 There has been several threads on him here and at Big Soccer, when he was considered as a "Yank abroad". He was born in Canada, left at one, went back to England, moved to Chicago at age 9 or 10 (I think). Was a standout in Chicago youth teams. Spent a year in Blackburn (I believe) He is a two footed player, makes good runs, might be a bit short still, but seems to handle the ball well at his feet. Going on emory here, so some of his "History" may be off a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 Another cool fact. Both his parents are nuclear physicists working at the Argonne National Laboratory west of Chicago. His mother has posted here a few times to clear up a few things when we were worried about him jumping to the US or England. On the Fire reserves. Also on the 23 man roster for the Gold Cup, but was of four reserves not brought to Seattle. Excellent pace and ball control, needs some work on his passing. I would put him in as a sub in the MLS main team for sure. He has the advantage of not being an import because of his triple citizenship (he at least is a landed immigrant in the states, so I don't think has import status now)I think, but also means he could land in readily Britain once he becomes a more prized player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Unfortunately, the kid may not reach his 18th birthday. Don Alberto, a frequent poster on this board, sounds like he's ordered a hit on the kid after he beat out his nephew for the U20 squad. Perhaps nephew is not the right word. My English is not so good, how do you say "boyfriend?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 "boyfriend"....i couldn't agree with you more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone Unfortunately, the kid may not reach his 18th birthday. Don Alberto, a frequent poster on this board, sounds like he's ordered a hit on the kid after he beat out his nephew for the U20 squad. Perhaps nephew is not the right word. My English is not so good, how do you say "boyfriend?" Thanks guys Don Alberto sounds good in fact I am honoured to be call a Don. However you look at it, I am simply making my choice known Uccello over Johnson any time. Secondly, why, he did not make the team is something you have to deal with not me. After all the selection of players its not going to change Julian's future with his club or for that matter Johnson or any other players you and I mention. Respect goes a long way, with the Dons of the world and people listen and react, but one's intelligence can be questioned you can choose to ignore it or accept it or do simply nothing at all about it which is the CANADIAN way ay. For me I really do not give a damn about what you think, but its what I see that counts. Don Alberto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 quote:Originally posted by youllneverwalkalone Unfortunately, the kid may not reach his 18th birthday. Don Alberto, a frequent poster on this board, sounds like he's ordered a hit on the kid after he beat out his nephew for the U20 squad. Perhaps nephew is not the right word. My English is not so good, how do you say "boyfriend?" Nice one:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Hey , Alberto, thanks for your sense of humour. Please continue posting, as we all treasure your valuable input, even the guys that like to make fun of you. Abbia una buona estate e saluto, compagno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieJohnson Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 We are "solid state" physicists otherwise you have the history right. Why pit Uccello against Will, the squad has several forwards? Anyway Will scored a nice one for the reserves this morning, he's coming along, growing and filling out. Sarachan doesn't push the young ones too early. I think that is smart; Will's chance will come and don't forget he has been away with Canada a lot this season. Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 That's great to hear. We can't wait to see him play in 2007 when we host the next U20 tournament, and I'm sure he has a bright future for the Canadian senior team as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I too hope Don Alberto keeps posting, especially with the following sentiments in mind: all Canada supporters wish both Uccello and Johnson the best. Clearly, we need all the strikers we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieJohnson Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 As I understand the finishing has been the problem in the Gold Cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 quote:Originally posted by JackieJohnson As I understand the finishing has been the problem in the Gold Cup? Yes, not unlike the problem we had in the WYC in Holland. The other problem was the quality of the crosses to our attackers in the box. At least with sub Hume at the end of the Costa Rica match, and sub Peters at the end of the USA match we saw some promise of crossing. Both the crosses and the finishing is where the US beat us all to heck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieJohnson Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 A lot of the problem in Holland was that we were up against guys that were already pros in major leagues and luck did not run our way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Our luck hasn't changed for the better in the Gold Cup. A horrible call gifted the Costa Rican's with a penalty kick for their only goal of the match and we scored on ourselves to give the US a lead over us. But yes, we still haven't scored, despite having created a fair number of chances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 thanks for your support, I will continue to keep you up to date with progress here in Italy as I enjoy the comments made here in the post to pass some time. Please do not take offence of my comments as as like you there is nothing you or I can change to make things better for both of boys we are puppets on a string that try to talk futbol the way we see it....right or wrong it is the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 thanks for your support, I will continue to keep you up to date with progress here in Italy as I enjoy the comments made here in the post to pass some time. Please do not take offence of my comments as as like you there is nothing you or I can change to make things better for both of boys we are puppets on a string that try to talk futbol the way we see it....right or wrong it is the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Getting back to Crazy Yank's original question, I echo beachsl's comments but would add that Johnson, though small, seems tough. In the WYC he showed the ability to fight through tough tackling and stay on his feet and in control of the ball. He'll have to struggle to overcome his lack of height for his entire pro career. He's got the necessary skill and grit but he'll need plenty of guile as well to succeed against professional marking. He looked dangerous against our WYC opponents, which is a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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