Can't see the backline starting without Bocanegra, as he is the only player there with WCQ experience. Chandler and Johnson will need to get forward and provide width, keep the HON midfielders honest, and provide good service.
Bradley and Jones will shuttle through the midfield, break up attacks, and look to play quickly ahead to the attacking 4.
Pinning back the HON fulbacks will be necessary to keep pressure off our backline, and Zusi and Davis should be able to accomplish that.
Look for Altidore to mix it up- stretching the defense with diagonal runs or holding the ball up and adding in midfielders. Dempsey will have to stay high up the pitch to support Altidore and finish off chances in the box.
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M. Carle
over 11 years
Can't see the backline starting without Bocanegra, as he is the only player there with WCQ experience. Chandler and Johnson will need to get forward and provide width, keep the HON midfielders honest, and provide good service. Bradley and Jones will shuttle through the midfield, break up attacks, and look to play quickly ahead to the attacking 4. Pinning back the HON fulbacks will be necessary to keep pressure off our backline, and Zusi and Davis should be able to accomplish that. Look for Altidore to mix it up- stretching the defense with diagonal runs or holding the ball up and adding in midfielders. Dempsey will have to stay high up the pitch to support Altidore and finish off chances in the box.