Wednesday, September 14, 2011

RSL's Beckerman proving to be perfect fit for new US

RSL's Beckerman proving to be perfect fit for new US

If you are wondering the reason for Real Salt Lake’s Kyle Beckerman’s resurgence with the US national team, you’ll likely come to two conclusions: First, he’s playing as well as any midfielder in the US pool right now; and second, Jurgen Klinsmann’s vision for the squad relies on a dedicated holding midfielder shielding the back line and acting as a tactical fulcrum.  "I think Kyle Beckerman right now is in top form," said Martin Vasquez, who heads the list of potential Klinsmann assistants. "Kyle Beckerman has come a long way. He’s a very mature player, very consistent. He’s a leader on the field and off the field." For RSL head coach Jason Kreis, Beckerman has been crucial this season at the club level, especially in the absence of playmaker Javier Morales. In addition to his normal defensive and organizational duties, Beckerman has become a bit of a