C.J. Sapong, the man who leads the line for the Philadelphia Union, has posted a career season. The United States Men’s National Team has struggled in 2017 - especially up top, and especially when it has needed a physical attacking presence alongside or in lieu of Jozy Altidore. What gives? Why hasn’t Sapong been called up since 2012?
The Case For a Callup
In 27 games this season, Sapong has netted 13 goals and added five assists. It was a marked improvement over last year’s haul of seven goals, and more in line with the striker’s 2015 season when he bagged nine and four assists in 27 games.