Jack Jewsbury continues his training with the National team, and you can catch him in this video. As Hillcrest Road notes, he appears to be playing mostly as a right back. I haven’t chatted with Jack since he left for Camp but his versatility is a well-documented strength and if it get’s him on the pitch against Mexico… And if he doesn’t, my call is that its been a great opportunity, despite what some Wizards prognosticators think. He’s already one of the most experienced players on the Wizards, he’s developing against the best in the US and the kids are getting playing time while he’s out. He’ll come back more prepared to lead then ever.
OK, so enough of the soapbox, let’s look to Wednesday. We had two dozen out for a friendly against Sweden, how many people do you think we can get out for a viewing party at Coester’s for a World Cup qualifying match against Mexico?
U.S. Men vs. Mexico — 6:00 PM on ESPN2 HD from Columbus Crew Stadium
As befits one of the biggest rivalries in the Western Hemisphere, the USA-Mexico showdown on Feb. 11 will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD as part of ESPN’s Rivalry Week, the second such stint in consecutive years for the marquee matchup. Last year, the encounter lived up to its billing in Rivalry Week as the teams produced a thrilling 2-2 draw on Feb. 6 at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. The USA’s most anticipated match of the Final Round of qualifying will also get top billing live on Univision and the Futbol de Primera Radio Network.
Will you be there to cheer on the boys?
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Hopefully I’ll be at Coester’s…more likely, though, I’ll be at home. I’m pulling for Jack to get a chance to play. And I’m with you, Ole, this can’t hurt him or the Wizards. He will come back a better player for it. As good as DTB is, I think he misses the mark here.