Clint Dempsey: His Effect On The MLS

There has been much speculation on Twitter that Clint "Deuce" Dempsey is making a move to the Seattle Sounders. Now, an elite player like him moving to the MLS could only be positive for the future of the league. He would not only be playing with another US Men's Team starter, Eddie Johnson, but would be playing for a very solid MLS team.

Dempsey lived in the shadow of Gareth Bale last season while at Tottenham. With only 7 goals and 4 assists, I would say it wasn't the best season of his career. A quick winger with good vision, passing, crossing, and finishing could not only help the sounders make a push for a playoff berth, as they are not far off, but show that a player can succeed on the national and club level in the US.

In my first article, I touched on Real Salt Lake and their style of play and their men on the national team. Clint would be another superstar to play in the MLS and the national team if he made this move. The MLS is more and more becoming a breeding ground for national performers with the likes of Chris Wondolowski and Eddie Johnson becoming essential pieces to the puzzle in this last Gold Cup.

IF Clint does make this move, it could only be positive for the youngsters looking to play football in the MLS, because it shows that great players can be bred in the USA. If you ask me, that gives USA football a very bright future.

Giroud: Superstar at the Emirates

Giroud's importance to the Gunners was once again brought up as Tomas Rosicky stated that he needed to up Arsenal's goal tally this coming season. With him netting 25 goals in 43 game last season, is that too much to ask? His former team mate Robin Van Persie was at the top of the table with 26 in only the Barclays Premier League.

Giroud brings quickness, clinical finishing and great runs to this motivated Arsenal team, but do the Gunners have anyone to set him up? Indeed he does! Arsenal has a midfield with a mix of experience and youth with Aaron Ramsey, Santi Corzola and Mikel Arteta all getting regular minutes in midfield.

If Arsenal can come out with a big midfielder or winger in this transfer window, you can expect to see a lot more of Oliver Giroud on the score sheet. If Giroud can score more than 20 goals in this next season you can expect to see the Gunners finish in a Champions Cup spot, but success lies heavy on Oliver Giroud just like Rosicky stated.

A Replacement for Donovan?

Gedion Zelalem: born in Germany, Ethiopian blood. 

Zelalem is a Center mid for the Gunners at the young age of 16. On this years preseason tour of Asia, Gedion has been playing solid minutes along side Mikel Arteta. He is 6'1" and a mere 140lbs; plus being agile he can move his tall body around quickly. 

Zelalem has a great first touch and incredible vision and the passing to go along with that vision and in a couple years he should be ready to perform on the national level. Hopefully he chooses to play for the US Men's team not the German Men's team. 

Jurgen Klinsman needs to be doing all he can to convince Zelalem to play for the Stars and Stripes and considering Zelalem grew up in the states, he should already have some fondness for the US. The timing would also be perfect as Donovan is reaching the end of his carter and Gerdion could help keep the assists flowing.