Guzan Finally Gets a Chance to Start via Loan to Hull City

Brad Guzan serving as the US #2 goalkeeper while rarely seeing any time with his professional club is something that has been very confusing. This blogger has questioned why Guzan hasn't demanded a loan or transfer... Well it has FINALLY happened... At least for a month.

Brad Guzan has made a 2.5 hour drive from Birmingham to Hull City where he will play on loan for one month. The move comes after Hull GK, Vito Mannone, was called into duty at Arsenal.

The 26 year old American joined Aston Villa in 2008 from Chivas USA but has seen limited action. Former US #1 GK, Brad Friedel, has held the starting spot for an extensive period at Aston Villa. Friedel turns 40 in May.

Hull City was relegated from the Premier League to the Npower Championship in 2010 and currently sits 15th in England's second-tier, but only 4 points shy of a place in the Championship Play-offs.

Guzan has made one Premier League appearance and seen a handful of UEFA Cup/Europa League and Carling Cup action. The United States victory over South Africa in November is arguably Guzan's most exceptional game as a professional.

What can be accomplished during the short span of a one month loan is questionable. However, this is only a positive if Guzan can find himself in a starting position for Hull. Best case scenario would be the further exposure and consistent playing time prompting a transfer to another top-tier club..