Bradley’s Netherland’s Selection Makes Perfect Sense

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Published: February 26, 2010

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While fans and analysts may have been dismayed by the come-from-behind 2-1 U.S. victory over El Salvador Wednesday night, the result seems to have made things a little bit clearer for Bob Bradley.

Bradley has announced his 20 man roster for the upcoming match against the Dutch on Wednesday, March 3, and based on his call-ups, it appears that Bradley has a good sense of what he has at his disposal and what to expect from his options, both those included and those that did not make the final cut.

Of those left off the roster, the most glaring omission is Brian Ching. After offering a quality finish to equalize against El Salvador along with a strong performance once he entered the game, some expected he had done enough to claim a spot for South Africa, as well as earn a call-up for the remaining friendlies.

Perhaps Ching's absence is more positive than negative. Brian Ching is a familiar face for Bradley. He has been called up during the qualifying season and was included in the team for the Gold Cup.

His latest performance is another example of exactly what you get from Ching: strong work ethic, an aerial presence, a penchant for holding the ball up and waiting for support, the ability to produce against regional opponents, and, as always, a question mark against elite competition.

So why not include him against Holland in the hopes that he will work out his kinks?

At this point in his career, is Ching going to change drastically over three friendlies—and limited time during those three friendlies, as Bradley will most likely give other forwards a look?

Furthermore, Ching is at most third in the pecking order for American attackers. He comes from the same mold as Jozy Altidore, so both won't be on the field at the same time. Both players have size, are expected to win balls in the air, will attempt to hold the ball up, and are not expected to be the focal point of a speedy counter-...
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