Michael Bradley

When Michael Bradley first appeared on the scene in the MLS and the US Mens National Team there was a lot of talk of it being because of nepotism on his father's part, Bob Bradley. When Dutch club Heerenveen bought him from the MLS and the then Metrostars in 2005, many fans thought it was still much of the same. That it was not young Bradley's skills but his connections that were bringing about the move.

Since then Michael has racked up 30 caps for the USMNT. Just as importantly he's made 59 appearances and scored 16 goals for his club SC Heerenveen.





Seeing him score goals like this 61st game winner against Roda this weekend leaves me wondering if he isn't the most important midfielder in the current USMNT pool. Is that the case? Or does Michael Bradley still have some work to do before attaining that level?