This is where the U23's get some room to stretch. Games against Canada are always fairly unwatchable anyway, so why not, right? I'd give Nagbe 90 minutes at the no.10 with captain Bradley and probable U23 starter Trapp anchoring the midfield. The Kiesewetter-Morris pairing has been the one bright spot for the U23 attack since qualifying began and must be clicking if there is any hope of toppling Colombia in the upcoming CONMEBOL-CONCACAF Olympic qualifying playoff match. There is a good chance that Parker/Acosta could be the starters for that match at outside back and could use some time considering neither has started their for that team.
For substitutions, I expect Shelton, Vincent, Polster, Miller and Diskerud to see minutes as well. The U.S. will look like an Olympic team by the end of the night in LA.
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This is where the U23's get some room to stretch. Games against Canada are always fairly unwatchable anyway, so why not, right? I'd give Nagbe 90 minutes at the no.10 with captain Bradley and probable U23 starter Trapp anchoring the midfield. The Kiesewetter-Morris pairing has been the one bright spot for the U23 attack since qualifying began and must be clicking if there is any hope of toppling Colombia in the upcoming CONMEBOL-CONCACAF Olympic qualifying playoff match. There is a good chance that Parker/Acosta could be the starters for that match at outside back and could use some time considering neither has started their for that team. For substitutions, I expect Shelton, Vincent, Polster, Miller and Diskerud to see minutes as well. The U.S. will look like an Olympic team by the end of the night in LA.