John Brooks – Football Scout

U.S. national team big board: who joins Pulisic in starting XI if World Cup began today?

The U.S. has a lot of depth and a lot of question marks in 2019. Who would make up the first team in a World Cup right now?

It’s a big time for the U.S. men’s national team right now. Qualification has yet to start for the 2022 World Cup but the March international break sees competitive friendlies, with all the Europe-based U.S. stars, against Ecuador (Thursday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2) and Chile (March 26, 7:55 p.m. ET, ESPN2).

They also have the Gold Cup this summer, but what if action in Qatar kicked off today? How would Gregg Berhalter set up his team in that first group game?

Don’t worry, Gregg: we’ve got your back….

U.S. defenders Matt Miazga, John Brooks 4/10s in woeful Colombia outing

Goals from Kellyn Acosta and Bobby Wood had the U.S. briefly in the lead before Colombia stormed back with three second-half goals to seal the win.
In front of an overwhelmingly pro-Colombia crowd in Tampa, a naive but game United States team f…

‘We are looking forward’ – John Brooks says U.S. are past World Cup disappointment

WOLFSBURG, Germany — When right-back William swings in one last cross, only seconds are remaining on the clock as Wolfsburg are down 2-1 at home to Hertha Berlin on September 15. In the box, defender John Brooks rises higher than two Berlin pla…

U.S. defender John Brooks returning to Germany after Brazil friendly

Alejandro Moreno says the United States need a head coach quickly so the friendlies against Brazil and archrival Mexico don’t go to waste.

Timothy Weah talks about the bright future of U.S. soccer and how much he’s looking forward to playing against PSG teammates Neymar and Thiago Silva.

DeAndre Yedlin discusses the United States’ new cycle and how he hopes the group can continue to have the hunger every game.
WHIPPANY, N.J. — United States caretaker manager Dave Sarachan confirmed that defender John Brooks will head back to Germany following Friday’s friendly against Brazil, and will miss out on facing Mexico four days later.
Speaking to reporters prior to Wednesday’s training session, Sarachan confirmed a previous Bild report, indicating that the decision was made with an eye towards ensuring Brooks remains healthy after an injury-hit campaign with Wolfsburg last season that saw him limited to…

U.S. youth a priority but experience of Brooks, Acosta still matters

The FC crew dive into the career of Clint Dempsey, crediting him for always playing with a chip on his shoulder.

ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Steve Nicol react to Clint Dempsey’s retirement after a 15-year professional career.

Little by little, the veterans for the U.S. men’s national team are coming in from the cold.

For the entirety of caretaker manager Dave Sarachan’s spell in charge, his emphasis has been on youth. It’s an approach that is as logical as it is necessary: after the debacle that was qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, it was important to turn the page and begin to usher in a new generation of players.

The roster that Sarachan named for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil on Sept. 7 and Mexico four…

U.S. international John Brooks makes Wolfsburg return, comes off after 29 minutes

John Brooks made his return from a knee injury in Wolfsburg’s 3-0 defeat on Friday.
United States international John Brooks was substituted 29 minutes into his Wolfsburg comeback on Friday to protect him following an early booking.
Having joined Wolfsburg from Hertha Berlin for a reported transfer fee of €20 million in July, Brooks’ season has been marred by injuries. He has made only eight Bundesliga appearances for his new club following a thigh tendon injury that kept him out from August until October and a knee injury sustained in December.
On Friday, amid a shortage…

U.S. seize opportunity to name young, inexperienced squad to face Portugal

Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez delve into Kyle Martino’s decision to leave NBC Sports to run for president of U.S. Soccer.

Taylor Twellman was so impressed with Zack Steffen’s performance that he expects to see the 22-year-old on the USMNT soon.

Dave Sarachan & Co. have named a young USMNT squad, which is most welcome given the circumstances.

Dave Sarachan may only be a caretaker manager for the U.S. men’s national team, but he has struck the right balance in naming his roster for the Nov. 14 friendly against Portugal.

In the wake of the U.S. team’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, there was certainly a “throw the bums out” mentality permeating the U.S. soccer community. The anger and frustration is understandable but if the U.S. is to really turn the page from the debacle that was the 2-1 defeat to Trinidad & Tobago last…

John Brooks to resume team training with Wolfsburg following tendon injury

John Brooks has yet to make a Bundesliga appearance for Wolfsburg.
United States international John Brooks is set to return to Wolfsburg team training after sustaining a tendon injury less than 45 minutes into his debut for the club in August.
Brooks, 24, said last week he hoped to return to team training “very soon,” having resumed individual training earlier this month after injuring himself in the DFB Pokal win over Eintracht Norderstedt.
And while at the time Wolfsburg sporting director Olaf Rebbe said it was difficult to give an “exact prognosis” on when the…

Wolfsburg’s United States defender John Brooks aims to return ‘very soon’

John Brooks has been praised for his ‘extremely diligent’ work in recovery.
United States defender John Brooks has said he hopes to return to training with Wolfsburg “very soon” as he continues his recovery from a tendon injury.
Earlier this week, a source told ESPN FC that Brooks, 24, was closing in on a return to full training.
And speaking to Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, the defender said: “I feel good and I am delighted to be back on the pitch, training with the ball.”
He said he was “confident of returning to full team training very soon.”
Brooks sustained the injury…

Wolfsburg’s United States defender John Brooks closer to return – source

John Brooks was injured on his Wolfsburg debut.
United States international John Brooks is closing in on a return to full training with Wolfsburg as he recovers from a tendon injury.
A source told ESPN FC that Brooks, 24, has completed his first…

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