National team managers tend to fall into the habit of developing a favorite. A player that they call upon nearly regardless of their form or the opinion of fans. These players offer a sense of security for the manager and send a message to the other’s potentially on the roster that the coach will do whatever they want regardless of if it is a good idea, effective, or the puts the team in the best position to win. Jurgen Klinsmann had Jermaine Jones, Bruce Arena had Michael Ehrhardt... I don’t know, Bedoya? anyone in MLS who was vaguely OK?
Sunday Cup-o-American Soccer: The Llegetning
