Diamond formation, with Dempsey playing behind Altidore. It worked in the first half of the Mexico game, and opens up channels from the midfield (the most sound element of the squad). Donovan starts, but wil probably come off in a number of games, replaced by Diskerud or Evans. Beckerman over Jones because Beckerman likes playing in the number six role, where Jones wants to be an eight, even though that spot is Bradley's. Altidore finds his form, earning him a start. Included Timmy Chandler, thinking maybe he has a strong camp.
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Andy Osterling
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Diamond formation, with Dempsey playing behind Altidore. It worked in the first half of the Mexico game, and opens up channels from the midfield (the most sound element of the squad). Donovan starts, but wil probably come off in a number of games, replaced by Diskerud or Evans. Beckerman over Jones because Beckerman likes playing in the number six role, where Jones wants to be an eight, even though that spot is Bradley's. Altidore finds his form, earning him a start. Included Timmy Chandler, thinking maybe he has a strong camp.