The creativity in the midfield will drive this team. It can take over a game, link up with the forwards and provide defensive cover. Tim Howard is an all-world GK, easily top-5. Edu could easily be replaced by Jermaine Jones, but Edu has been consistent in his career and deserves the first shot in a major tournament. The forwards will not be left alone and stranded on top, which is important for US sides which usually struggle without link up or with lone forwards.
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Pete Stamm
over 12 years
The creativity in the midfield will drive this team. It can take over a game, link up with the forwards and provide defensive cover. Tim Howard is an all-world GK, easily top-5. Edu could easily be replaced by Jermaine Jones, but Edu has been consistent in his career and deserves the first shot in a major tournament. The forwards will not be left alone and stranded on top, which is important for US sides which usually struggle without link up or with lone forwards.