Klinsmann wants a strong squad, and based on the players called in, I think this is the strongest lineup. Zusi proved last year that he can play the outside midfielder role, drifting inside to allow the RB to provide width. Chandler's the best option at RB based on players called in, and starting him will leave no qualm about cap-tying him to the U.S. I stick with Bocanegra at CB for this match because experience is needed road World Cup qualifiers in CONCACAF. I chose Jones over Williams at DM because Williams has struggled to see time with Hoffenheim this season, and while Jones was suspensed in Germany, he plugged himself right back into Schalke's starting lineup on Saturday.
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Mathew Wagner
almost 12 years
Klinsmann wants a strong squad, and based on the players called in, I think this is the strongest lineup. Zusi proved last year that he can play the outside midfielder role, drifting inside to allow the RB to provide width. Chandler's the best option at RB based on players called in, and starting him will leave no qualm about cap-tying him to the U.S. I stick with Bocanegra at CB for this match because experience is needed road World Cup qualifiers in CONCACAF. I chose Jones over Williams at DM because Williams has struggled to see time with Hoffenheim this season, and while Jones was suspensed in Germany, he plugged himself right back into Schalke's starting lineup on Saturday.