Michael Bradley
When Michael Bradley first appeared on the scene in the MLS and the US Mens National Team there was a lot of talk of it being because of nepotism on his father's part, Bob Bradley. When Dutch club Heerenveen bought him from the MLS and the then Metrostars in 2005, many fans thought it was still much of the same. That it was not young Bradley's skills but his connections that were bringing about the move.
Since then Michael has racked up 30 caps for the USMNT. Just as importantly he's made 59 appearances and scored 16 goals for his club SC Heerenveen.
Seeing him score goals like this 61st game winner against Roda this weekend leaves me wondering if he isn't the most important midfielder in the current USMNT pool. Is that the case? Or does Michael Bradley still have some work to do before attaining that level?
Labels: Michael Bradley, SC Heerenveen, USMNT
posted by Allen at
12:43 PM
3 Comments:
Bradley, is one of the best box-to-box player in the eredivisie at the moment. This summer he will leave heerenveen (cause next season his contract ends) for a lot of money i guess.
Ajax and PSV are interessted but i think Bradley wants to play in Premier League or perhaps the bundesliga.
He's a class act and a pity for Heerenveen they can't hold on to him. He has grown so much this season and we don't know where his ceiling is.
If you guys in america think it's only because of his connections...
I cannot judge other american players (don't know any) but i think Bradley is an addition to any squad.
Greetings Douwe (the Netherlands)
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Anonymous, at 7:59 AM
Thanks for the note, Douwe. I think most of us American soccer fans know he's in his position because of hard work, not his dad. He is certainly having a great season and I hope it leads to a big switch to the Premier League.
By
Bonji, at 10:08 AM
Sure he can play. But his dad is such a tool.
By
Anonymous, at 8:10 PM
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