4-2-3-1 Formation is intended to provide a swift attack all while shoring up the back line with 2 in front of it. With Injuries/Illnesses to Castillo and Fabian Johnson, the choice is Parkhurst at left. Bocanegra needs to stay in the center to help starve off the counter attack. The US will be facing a team bunkered in their own end and countering when they get the ball. Jones and Williams provide holding support. Bradley was great when used as midfielder going forward, linking up with Dempsey and Johnson will add speed, ball control and a great creative option as the US is expected to play in A&B's end. With Dempsey playing deeper in the midfield Johnson will get better service. Zusi and Johnson are hot right now, with Altidore out of the picture and with qualification on the line, the option seems obivious. Gomez and Gordon will provide great options as the game unfolds. Look for Kljestan or Cornoa to provide width if needed.
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Felix B Llamas
about 12 years
4-2-3-1 Formation is intended to provide a swift attack all while shoring up the back line with 2 in front of it. With Injuries/Illnesses to Castillo and Fabian Johnson, the choice is Parkhurst at left. Bocanegra needs to stay in the center to help starve off the counter attack. The US will be facing a team bunkered in their own end and countering when they get the ball. Jones and Williams provide holding support. Bradley was great when used as midfielder going forward, linking up with Dempsey and Johnson will add speed, ball control and a great creative option as the US is expected to play in A&B's end. With Dempsey playing deeper in the midfield Johnson will get better service. Zusi and Johnson are hot right now, with Altidore out of the picture and with qualification on the line, the option seems obivious. Gomez and Gordon will provide great options as the game unfolds. Look for Kljestan or Cornoa to provide width if needed.