Jones and Chandler suspended. Can't see Brooks starting this match after the meltdown in CR - with that change it looks similar to the Copa back line. Could see Bruce recalling Beasley or another LB and moving Fabian to the right. Yedlin is the weakest link here. If Bruce wants to start more conservatively, perhaps Bedoya will start for either Morris or Pulisic (both would be great to have on the bench). Tend to think Altidore's scoring rate means he starts - Wood could be a great impact sub. Nagbe / Bradley are both comfortable in the deeper role. Sacha is the "better passer" Bruce referred to in his comments and earned the start over Benny and Nyugen with the season he's had. Guzan makes me nervous, but seems like the safest option.
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Josh Westerman
over 7 years
Jones and Chandler suspended. Can't see Brooks starting this match after the meltdown in CR - with that change it looks similar to the Copa back line. Could see Bruce recalling Beasley or another LB and moving Fabian to the right. Yedlin is the weakest link here. If Bruce wants to start more conservatively, perhaps Bedoya will start for either Morris or Pulisic (both would be great to have on the bench). Tend to think Altidore's scoring rate means he starts - Wood could be a great impact sub. Nagbe / Bradley are both comfortable in the deeper role. Sacha is the "better passer" Bruce referred to in his comments and earned the start over Benny and Nyugen with the season he's had. Guzan makes me nervous, but seems like the safest option.