United States Soccer Cannot Afford to Lose Timothy Chandler to Germany

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Published: September 16, 2011

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After being a virtually unknown player a year ago, Timothy Chandler has had one incredible year.

Chandler was able to make the transition from a reserve player for FC Nuremberg where he played in front of several hundred players to a spot on Nuremberg's team following the Bundesliga's winter break.

Following several stints as a substitute, Chandler started against Stuttgart. Chandler went on to score once and set up another in a 4-1 win.

Chandler went on to earn a callup for the United States three weeks after his start at Stuttgart. Chandler came in for the United States at the half in a friendly against Argentina and was one of the most impressive players on the pitch in the 1-1 draw.

Chandler then earned a start against Paraguay on his 21st birthday, playing nearly the entire match and was once again arguably the best American player on the pitch.

At the end of the season, Kicker Magazine named Chandler as the fourth best defensive player in the Bundesliga.

Chandler was supposed to play for the United States in the Gold Cup over the summer but did not play on the American roster in order to rest up for the new Bundesliga campaign.

Without Chandler, the United States lost to Mexico 4-2 in the Gold Cup final, losing out on a spot in the 2013 Confederations Cup. If Chandler had been on the roster, Jonathan Bornstein would not have replaced an injured Steve Cherundolo, allowing the Mexicans to make the American defense look like Swiss cheese.



 

Because Chandler did not play in the Gold Cup, he was able to keep his availability to play for the German national team open because he only appeared in friendlies. 

However, Chandler did say after the tournament that he wanted to remain with the United States and had no intention to play for Germany. 

Since the Gold Cup, Chandler has made two appearances&...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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