Gale-force winds caused postponement of Manchester City-Sunderland and Everton-Crystal Palace matches. (Reuters)
In what was expected to be an eventful day for USMNT players in the Premier League, Geoff Cameron was the only man left standing, as extreme weather and a lineup decision kept three others off the pitch.
Cameron played a full ninety minutes at right back for Stoke City in a 1:1 home draw versus Swansea City. He put in another standout performance in defense and continued to quietly strengthen his case for a spot in Jurgen Klinsmann’s starting lineup.
Elsewhere, fierce gale-force winds caused the postponement of two matches, keeping Sunderland’s Jozy Altidore and Everton’s Tim Howard inactive on the day. Meanwhile, Fulham’s game day roster did not include Clint Dempsey for the second consecutive game.
It’s been a disappointing return to Craven Cottage for Dempsey, to say the least. Fulham only has one match remaining before Dempsey’s loan term expires. At this point, perhaps Clint and the Seattle Sounders are best served by ending the loan early so he can rejoin his club for preseason training. Fulham next plays at West Brom on February 22.
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