The Boob had plenty to work with. He just decided to build the team around the less-than-adequate Junior at center mid (does one of the two deep mids in a 4-2-2-2 count as a center mid?), Jozy at striker and Gooch as center back. He decided to leave out several very good players and did not build systems around the good ones that he did call.
I agree.
Talent is vital but, it is not the only key to success. The manager makes a difference (see France's loon of a coach and Dunga's attempt to take the samba out of Brazil in SA 2010).
BB and Marsch admitted to spending 3 years trying to find the right partner for Bradley, Jr. in the middle and Jozy up top. That alone speaks to a lack of vision, creativity, and objectivity that should not occur with the leadership of our Men's National Team. Not to mention the benching of Landon Donovan.
USA!