I go with two d mids especially since the U.S. will need all the defensive help it can get against Mexico as well as being more counter attacking than against lesser opponents. Altidore doesn't deserve to be benched, but Wood with his speed is just better suited for a quicker tempo on the counter imho. Dempsey is a good option off the bench and right now you don't bench Pulisic.
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Patrick MacDonald
over 7 years
I go with two d mids especially since the U.S. will need all the defensive help it can get against Mexico as well as being more counter attacking than against lesser opponents. Altidore doesn't deserve to be benched, but Wood with his speed is just better suited for a quicker tempo on the counter imho. Dempsey is a good option off the bench and right now you don't bench Pulisic.