To be "the best player" he needs to show up for big games. You know, like the World Cup.
Every single touch Bradley had was flubbed, passed directed into touch, or to the opposing team. He looked like a scared little boy. I recall a much more impressive Bradley in the past, but this was an empty shell of the man we used to know. His was by far the worst performance on the pitch by a red shirt. Bench him. Start Brooks, drop Zusi back to defense, and put DaMarcus in mid.
On a side note, this is why I love soccer. Ghana was demolishing us on the field and it was clear we would concede. Howard alone can't save the world. And it happens. And I'm crushed, ready to swear off another lost World Cup, another wasted four years.
And then...magic. From one sub to another, the sort of goal that reminds you that USA does have strengths, does have fight. Brooks didn't believe, but he does now. So can we.