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ASN Morning Read: The ASN 100 Wait Is Over
You might be surprised to see who's on top of the first post-World Cup ASN 100, and how far the man who previously held the No. 1 position has fallen. Or maybe you won't be. Who knows?
BY
Noah Davis
Posted
July 16, 2014
8:28 AM
The new ASN 100 is out, and there is a change at the top. And in the middle. And at the end. Just go check it out, please.
We let Blake Thomsen critique the list. He did a mighty fine job. On Jermaine Jones and Michael Bradley being two and five, respectively: "This feels more than a little reactionary to me. Entering World Cup preparation, Jones was coming off perhaps his worst-ever club season, while Bradley was his typically excellent self for Roma and then Toronto FC. Suffice it to say there’s a reason Bradley was No. 1 and Jones No. 12 in the pre-World Cup ASN 100."
Matt Besler could be on the move with 10 European teams including Sunderland and Fulham interested in his signature. He plans to make a decision by Monday.
Tab Ramos and a few of his players talk about the U-20's recent victory over Chile:
Heal quick:
Would you like to know here the United States women's program is headed under new coach Jill Ellis? How about a quote from the manager herself: “I think part of my coaching philosophy is creating a connection,” she said. “I have history with many of these players, either coaching them on youth teams or college teams, so I think the connection is there. Certainly I am in a different role now as the senior team coach. I think having an understanding of some of the players and knowing them on and off the field will definitely help me navigate being the full team coach. The players at this level are very professional and really know that whoever the coach is, they’re going to need to perform. But I think knowing me will help build that bridge quicker.” She also shared a training program, which is pretty cool.
Hey look, Tim Howard:
