
As I’m sitting here watching the SuperLiga match between DC United vs Atlante, I was reminded of a conversation that I had last Thursday with a friend.
Hypothetical questions -
1. If you had a guy that scored 30 times in 44 matches at the highest level in the states, would you call him up to the US National Team? I’d say so.
2. What if his team won the 2007 Supporter’s Shield, he won the Golden Boot and was named to the Best XI? Again, yes.
3. 10 goals and 2 assists in 15 matches in 2008? Yes one more time.
4. What if his name was Luciano Emilio and he hasn’t been capped by Brazil? Hmmmmmm, now it’s become interesting hasn’t it.
At 29 years of age, Emilio would be more of a David Regis type of player (think 1998 World Cup) rather than a Thomas Dooley type of player (meaning time line, not positioning) when it comes possible citizenship status.
The guy’s proven that he can score goals throughout stops in Germany, Spain, Honduras and now the United States.
Imagine Bob Bradley having a guy like Emilio at his disposal during World Cup Qualifying. Add in Donovan, Altidore, Dempsey, Johnson and Ching….
Just a random thought.
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