This isn't any kind of a guess at what Klinsmann will do, more like how's I'd approach this game in FIFA. The atmosphere should be as intense as a nation of 81,000 can muster, and the USMNT needs three points, period.
Though Klinsmann has been smartly conservative on the road for WCQ, I think the US needs to put the boot on the throat immediately.
The idea is to maximize Bradley, with lots of technically skilled players all around him. Losing Fabian Johnson hurts an already thin, depleted roster, but Bradley should be able to boss the midfield and run a "half court offense" with Kljestan and Zusi while Dempsey creates and Gomez finishes.
I went for the best blend of athletic and composed in the back four, allowing the US to play a high line but recover from mistakes. Danny Williams as a central defender should be ideal for both high-pressure defense and linking the center backs with Bradley.
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Ty Schalter
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This isn't any kind of a guess at what Klinsmann will do, more like how's I'd approach this game in FIFA. The atmosphere should be as intense as a nation of 81,000 can muster, and the USMNT needs three points, period. Though Klinsmann has been smartly conservative on the road for WCQ, I think the US needs to put the boot on the throat immediately. The idea is to maximize Bradley, with lots of technically skilled players all around him. Losing Fabian Johnson hurts an already thin, depleted roster, but Bradley should be able to boss the midfield and run a "half court offense" with Kljestan and Zusi while Dempsey creates and Gomez finishes. I went for the best blend of athletic and composed in the back four, allowing the US to play a high line but recover from mistakes. Danny Williams as a central defender should be ideal for both high-pressure defense and linking the center backs with Bradley.