Hejduk Called Up by USA

I figured he would be back in the mix at some point. We just dont have too many players with his type of tenacity. Decent call up decision at this point.

He's got the motor to go all night.
Off the bench he should be able to chase anyone down if needed.
Not a bad call.

Of the entire player pool, Frankie is perhaps the most unflappable player (for example, he was pretty much the only player who showed up for the '98 finals in France, and he was critical in getting a point out of the most recent trip to El Salvador). Calling him up instead of a promising youngster or career journeyman is a good move, IMHO.

The return of the Energizer Bunny!

Maybe we will be lucky enough to see the world famous "Frankie Step-Over"!

I'd love to see Frankie in the World Cup if he's healthy at the time. I like this move.

Hejduk's not my favorite, but at this point in time he's probably the right player to bring in. He's got the experience and game smarts.

I like it, but I don't imagine we'll see him play unless things are going badly for one or both of the wingbacks.

Bet he starts as one of the backs. He's got the experience to deal with the pressure on the road. Or, maybe he'll come in as a sub. At the very least he'll be good in the locker room.

The question for me is: Do I drive two hours south to Phoenix, a place I have never been, to watch the game in Spanish?

Posted by: grubbsbl | October 6, 2009 1:44 PM | Report abuse
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Neither, drive to Jerome and go to the Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room. Have some good wine and who knows you may even meet a rockstar.

sat a couple rows in front of frankie in kaiserslautern against italy, and talked to him after the game. well, he was super drunk and just slurred a lot but i would have been drunk too if i were watching that intense game knowing i'd be on the field if it weren't for an injury.

super nice guy!

If he starts it will prove the incredible idiocy of how Bradley picks his teams. Yes, he has experience, and yes, he will fill the flank roll of Dempsey.

So, why wasn't he picked in the first place then? Once again, three similar forward players are wasted space. Unless they were simply given a token call up for the resume.

According to the Washington Business Journal the mayor of Baltimore has asked the Maryland stadium authority to study the feasibility of building a stadium for DC United in Baltimore.
http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2009/10/05/daily43.html?ana=from_rss

Frankie Goes to Honduras.... that's a great name for a rock band.

I thank all for your wonderful remarks. I am either listening to Josh86, who is my normal viewing partner out here in AZ, and doing the road trip, or going hiking in Sedona and having a spiritual moment.

Any other suggestions are welcomed and will be considered.

I like Hejduk so I am okay with this move.

Clearly the biggest implication here is that it'll be easier for United to thump the Crew on the unstoppable drive toward the playoffs and MLS Cup. Clearly.

GREAT CHOICE!!

FRANKIE should be an automatic choice for 2010 .. .. We need his professionalism, hustle and leadership almost as much as having TIM & LANDON in the side .. ..

And, anyone who has knowledge of what went on in 2006 will know that FRANKIE was definitely missed .. ..

He has proven he will give 1,000% on either flank > Remember 2002?! =)))

Hejduk won me over with the elsalvador game. while he was responsible for one of the goals conceeded, he was the reason we were able to come back and get the draw. and its good for the camp to have a veteran leader around, especially one who maintains an excellent fitness level.

HEY Dude!

Great call-up. It's like replacing a 10 minute player with a 110 minute player.

Hard to hate on a guy with a motor like that...

how can anyone hate frankie? he is the man! another "caveman", in the ben olsen tradition. remember when he got slapped in the tunnel by a mexican assistant coach? talk about a guy who can get under your skin!

I share everyone's enthusiasm for Frankie Hejduk.

After all, Greg Vanney is no longer available.

Love Frankie, hope he is there mainly for moral support in Honduras - with a late cameo to chase Honduras into submission. I hope he won't play in DC at all b/c I would much rather watch Cherundulo and Spector (although maybe not Bornstein).

Que cojones!!!! Great News!!!!!

Frankie Goes to Honduras.... that's a great name for a rock band.

Posted by: joedoc1 | October 6, 2009 3:58 PM | Report abuse

Frankie Say Relax.

Frankie Goes to Honduras.... that's a great name for a rock band.

Posted by: joedoc1 | October 6, 2009 3:58 PM | Report abuse

Frankie Say Relax.

Posted by: SportzNut21 | October 6, 2009 6:52 PM | Report abuse

Go do it!

The "Step-Over" Dude!

The backline should be:

Cherundolo - Oneywu - Bocanegra - Hejduk

Go with the experience all the way across and speed on the outside.

HEY-DUDE. Great call up. We need a vet with his kind of tanacity, expirience and workrate. That kind of stuff can really rub off on the younger players at this critical time in qualifying. Remember, we got 7 points out of the three games he played in, and he scorred the goal that got us the point at el salvador. Great move by bradley.

Que cojones!!!! Great News!!!!!

Posted by: fedster | October 6, 2009 6:51 PM
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cobijones is no longer available, either.

anybody but bornstein.

I like Frankie. He gets beat defensively more than Cherry, but he gets forward probably more consistently than any other back we have.