Now that he's signed a new contract, he'll get call ups to the US team. That's how it works. Sign him, then show him off, and sell him.
Only played 45 minutes for the US so far.
United after USA youngster
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
Now that he's signed a new contract, he'll get call ups to the US team. That's how it works. Sign him, then show him off, and sell him.
Only played 45 minutes for the US so far.
He's played twice now, once against Colombia and then an hour against Chile.
maybe under the new regime he'll play more.
I thought United won the youth FA cup last year.
Read the date of OP. Lazy Canucks.
I still think this kid's best position would be in defense but he's doing quite well on the wing for FC Dallas, basically carrying them this season. He's being grouped into the player of the year award by many pundits.
No (well not much) disrespect to the MLS but I was wondering if Smalling would be getting goals like that if was played as a striker over there?
Just out of curiousity who has this happened to before? I think Brek probably deserves to be called up now as he has been playing really well over the past few weeks. I can see why he wasn't called up before as he did not have a set position and was not playing as good as he is now. Granted he probably could have been called in to some camps over a few players.
I would think he would as he has been playing at a high level for a few weeks now.
I don't see him as a defender at all. He did not look good when he played this year in MLS as a central defender. Plus, I would be very happy to have a winger on the USMNT who can score.
I am sure he would score at least once
I believe defense is where SAF and his scouts felt he would excel back when they were initialing scouting him. I seem to recall an article where it was mentioned they felt his best future position would be in defense.
We know the US needs a ball playing defender just as much as a solid left winger, probably more so than the latter. Considering how well he's played at left wing I don't think relocating him would be in his best interest at the moment. But I always saw him as a ball playing central defender in the future mainly due to his height and ability on the ball.
He's scored some beauties this year. The last one reminds me of a certain Figo chip over Barthez.
He could be best suited as a Central defender, but I just don't see it happening now that he is playing so well on the wing. Like I posted earlier in this thread a lot of people liked what they saw when he played central defense on the MLS tour, but he didn't look to good when he played there this year.
Are you ready, Brek?
Seems to be a big part of Klinnsman's plans - should start tonight against Belgium.
It's a shit cross.
Is Brek fast?
He's quick. I wouldn't call him Young fast, but he can move.
I think he has all the attributes to be on a solid PL team, just not ours. I still see his head looking down at the ball too much and he relies on the ole' push and run technique too much. Much like Valencia used to back in his Wigan days.
But he certainly has the build and confidence to do damage. He shouldn't play too much tonight because he's averaging almost two games a week for the past month. He'll get injured if they keep that pace with him.
Saw him play years ago in a French tournament for under 20s (Toulan?) and he stood out for me then. Might of just been his crazy hair
Apart from the obvious "whooosh" moment 
... When was Young at Wigan?
... When was Young at Wigan? Sounds like he meant Valencia.
During the game last night, Rob Stone said Brek's agent told him he'd probably move in the next transfer window (not sure if he meant January when MLS is over or next summer) and there was a 'big' German club in for him this summer.
Corrected and thanks for noticing what I meant
Stiiill not quite got it right there...
It was a long day....
Give me a Brek....I'll say this - he impressed me yesterday. I thought he hung with the best of them considering he's been averaging two games a week for the past month.
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Says City and Liverpool watched him against Honduras on Saturday.
Says City and Liverpool watched him against Honduras on Saturday.
Haha City... I hope they meant Norwich. He'd be mental to go to City. Johnson is a far superior player and can't see more than 5 minutes.
Physically, he's a monster, built just like Ronaldo at his age. BUT his technical ability is off. He doesn't have close ball skills, it's mostly kick in front and sprint. He'll have a tough time in Europe. Go to Holland Brek and learn your technical game.
Physically, he's a monster, built just like Ronaldo at his age. BUT his technical ability is off. He doesn't have close ball skills, it's mostly kick in front and sprint. He'll have a tough time in Europe. Go to Holland Brek and learn your technical game.
Apparently it was Schalke, this is what Greg Seltzer said about it :
He also said this the other day:
I think Shea'll be a good player for USA. I think he can eventually play for a decent side in Europe. I don't at all see him as being a United player.
I think he's probably at about the level of development that Dempsey was when he left. Probably a bit more athletic but a little less skillful, but not by much.
I'd be surprised if he's ever a regular for a top side, but he could go on to have a big impact at a smaller club the way loads of other Americans have (Reyna, McBride, Dempsey, etc).
I'd be surprised if he's ever a regular for a top side, but he could go on to have a big impact at a smaller club the way loads of other Americans have (Reyna, McBride, Dempsey, etc).
I'll just go out on a really short limb here and say that Brek Shea will never matter in football.
Probably the best US prospect at the moment
He's promising for us and needs to move to Europe before he gets stuck where he is development-wise. I think a lot of American players stagnate somewhat playing at MLS level rather than making the jump. He's got the physical attributes to be a good player. I think Joshua Gatt could potentially be better but he's also very young. I'd like to see him somewhere in Germany, Holland, or England. It might be interesting for him to go to a club like Everton.
That miss on Saturday was hilarious.
Not sure.
about what?
He's not as good as Dempsey but could easily do the job for a mid level club.
this guy being a United player. Rx
If Donovan falls off his game too much by 2014, Shea might be the best choice on the left wing. Dempsey's better for us in the middle, Holden'll probably be on the right.
Yeah, by 2014 it could be much different. Wouldn't be surprised if Torres and Holden were in the middle.
I think Donovan will be a sub at that point.
Gonna need a player with some serious defensive responsibilities if you have both Holden and Torres in the middle.