The Starting XI
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JJ Ruane
almost 12 years
Howard is long in the tooth, but still gets the #1. Bocanegra still can anchor a back line but must be surrounded by technical soccer players who are good at reading the game. Besler is the most intelligent and technical CB in the pool right now. Cherundolo is still the best RB in the states regardless of age. Cameron can hold up in the width where he hones his BPL skills. Bradley, no explanation needed, he tackles, he runs, he is your prototypical holding mid, so allow him to be one. The three in front of him are the most talented players in America not named Deuce. Let them be creative with each other and allow service into Altidore to run off him. Dempsey plays behind Altidore and get suited into same role as he had playing with Fulham and THFC.