Since we here at TBG have given up the idea that there is any homegrown football talent in the U.S., we have turned our attention to finding players from other countries who want to play for the Stars and Stripes.
Two of the most promising prospects are Germans currently playing in the Bundesliga: 23-year-old Fabian Johnson of VfL Wolfsburg and 20-year-old Timothy Chandler of Nurnberg.
Johnson is a defender who has made five appearances for the Wolves, including one start. He was born in Munich and spent most of his youth career with 1860. While his club career has stuttered a bit, surely he is good enough for the U.S.
Chandler has made five appearances with 'Der Klub,' scoring in his first start in a win over VfB Stuttgart on Feb. 12. He has started their last two matches, and has a U.S. passport since his father is American. Chandler, born in Frankfurt and a product of Eintracht's youth system, appears to be a wing defender.
TBG believes that Johnson and Chandler should immediately earn callups for Bob Bradley's squad as soon as possible. And hopefully there is more talent coming through the Bundesliga pipeline for us.
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