Ideally, I would like to see this option. I still believe that Dempsey is on the decline on his distribution, and is more suited as the 9. The chemistry already established (for years) with Altidore and Johnson (Fulham) I believe is strong. Bradley needs to lead this attack, since he is the only mid that is sound on distribution and composure, with the occasional goal scoring threat. You have quality holding mids/ disruptor's with Williams and Jones (Jurgen loves him), and I still believe Bocanegra is a liability now, especially with an athletic Honduras. With Johnson and Chandler pace and ability to move forward, it will discipline Honduras to an extent. Howard is a 50/50 shot stopper, but I would gamble with him to make exceptional saves. He has shown this on the international level that he can keep the USMNT in the match.
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almost 12 years
Ideally, I would like to see this option. I still believe that Dempsey is on the decline on his distribution, and is more suited as the 9. The chemistry already established (for years) with Altidore and Johnson (Fulham) I believe is strong. Bradley needs to lead this attack, since he is the only mid that is sound on distribution and composure, with the occasional goal scoring threat. You have quality holding mids/ disruptor's with Williams and Jones (Jurgen loves him), and I still believe Bocanegra is a liability now, especially with an athletic Honduras. With Johnson and Chandler pace and ability to move forward, it will discipline Honduras to an extent. Howard is a 50/50 shot stopper, but I would gamble with him to make exceptional saves. He has shown this on the international level that he can keep the USMNT in the match.