On your point of searching in different markets, I was writing an article around the time of Francis Doe’s departure. There was a small uproar in the African tabloids and blogs about Doe being cut, stating how vital he was for his country in qualifiers, scoring key goals, and playing exceptionally well in foreign markets. But MLS as a whole doesnt invest in those markets. Its a fairly legit argument, though the Revs are bucking the trend (as usual it seems).

The problem is that the market here for those players and interest in them is considerably small, right or wrong. So it may be worth it to look towards and Argentina, which is well respected amongst hispanic populations, instead of Liberia.

Our problem is that the only player on the team worth a damn is Dave Van Den Bergh. As a frenchman reeling from our friday the 13th loss against the hated dutch, it’s hard for me to say, but it’s true.

Let’s face it, the only time our offense has looked credible is when we have had JPA, Reyna and VdB all in attacking positions.

Richards and Boorman are strong and fast yet lack technical vision. I agree with you call for Freeman to start. He’s shown himself a capable right winger, but I do think that Goldthwaite isn’t a good choice for LB.

I do think Osorio has a real point in pushing 3-5-2 on giants stadium turf makes sense, as the speed of the ball and the tiny size of the pitch makes it that you need more midfield support and that 3 defenders are enough to keep a tight back line.

Point is, let’s get the credit card out, take a card from the Rev’s agenda, and take a trip to Africa. They got Gambia, but Egypt’s leagues are relatively untapped. I want a Dube type striker to replace Altidore. Hey, let’s even get some press, and be controversial. Iraq and Iran all have good players that might play in America…

Someone save us. Preferabley an Argie….