Mix and Aron

Who's Going To Brazil?

This Ball, For Starters:

The just-released Addidas "Brazuca," no doubt the most sinister sphere ever developed.
Every World Cup sees the GKs in particular lament the erratic and unpredictable flight of the new ball!

The US MNT is dormant until the winter camp in Jan/Feb when they'll have one last look at the player pool for Brazil.  Many, many players have been used since Klinnsmann took over the program, and guesses are flying as to who will be handed a ticket, and who'll be home watching like the rest of us!  Follow ESPN's "hot list" for some useful information on the topic.

Remember the FIFA 2014 World Cup Brazil draw is THIS FRIDAY, ON ESPN2.  Find out if the US can avoid a/the "group of death!"

And here's a couple persuasive arguments for being selected to the roster:

Aron Johannsson does it again:
http://espnfc.com/video/espnfc/video/_/id/1627536?cc=5901

Mix Diskerud is warming up...can he keep it up and get on the roster for Brazil?
http://espnfc.com/video/espnfc/video/_/id/1627175?cc=5901

Jermaine Jones is a virtual lock for selection, but he isn't letting up...check out his latest Bundesliga effort: