Fulham (aka Team USA) Adds Another

Eddie Johnson to Fulham! Okay, not that much of a shock, as the rumor mill has been churning for the last few weeks. That takes Fulham’s American contingent to five. FIVE! Dempsey, Keller, Bocanegra, McBride, and now EJ.

This is great news for American players, though it’s slightly undermined by the fact that Fulham is, oh, languishing in the relegation zone. You can hardly blame the Americans though. McBride and Keller have both been injured. And Deuce has arguably been Fulham’s best player. As one would expect, Bocanegra is up to his normal tricks — outrageous, career-ending tackles and the such.

I predict an EJ goalscoring tear that not only lifts Fulham out of the relegation zone, but also lands the team a Champions League berth. Okay, maybe not. But hopefully it will be a huge growth opportunity for Johnson, who has had his share of ups and downs since he burst onto the scene. And the opportunity to team up with his chum Dempsey could translate into a mouthwatering partnership for Fulham fans.