More attacking than I would use for tough away matches, but I tried to get our best players in their best positions. Donovan has played his best out wide, and being on the left lets him combine with Dempsey (who would be a little more withdrawn that Altidore) and Bradley. It was tough not having him on the same side as Cherundolo, but Zusi played so well last match I decided to give him another chance, and once he was in the side he needed to be on the right. Also, with Donovan and Bradley back in the side, and Dempsey alongside him, Altidore would have players who could give him more chances to score, and his form for AZ gives him the benefit of the doubt.
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Justin Troyer
about 13 years
More attacking than I would use for tough away matches, but I tried to get our best players in their best positions. Donovan has played his best out wide, and being on the left lets him combine with Dempsey (who would be a little more withdrawn that Altidore) and Bradley. It was tough not having him on the same side as Cherundolo, but Zusi played so well last match I decided to give him another chance, and once he was in the side he needed to be on the right. Also, with Donovan and Bradley back in the side, and Dempsey alongside him, Altidore would have players who could give him more chances to score, and his form for AZ gives him the benefit of the doubt.