GK: Explanation not necessary.
DF: Cherundolo gets the start at RB, no question there. After the defense's performance against ATG, it's obvious how necessary Bocanegra is in the center of defense, so he'll start there. Cameron has been stronger than Goodson as of late, so I'd pick him to be Boca's partner. Parkhurst gets the start at LB, and I'm basing it on him playing outside back with Nordsjælland.
MF: Bradley is a guaranteed start in the center of midfield, and the pairing with Williams against ATG didn't really work. His pairing with Edu is tried and true, so I'm preferring that. Zusi wasn't at his best on Friday, but didn't put in a performance to lose the faith (at all), so he gets the start. Dempsey gets the start out wide, being the best option at this point.
FW: Gomez wasn't at his best on Friday either, but is still probably the best option up there. Johnson's great performance on Friday earns him the start, but in his actual position as a striker and not a winger.
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Pardeep Cattry
over 11 years
GK: Explanation not necessary. DF: Cherundolo gets the start at RB, no question there. After the defense's performance against ATG, it's obvious how necessary Bocanegra is in the center of defense, so he'll start there. Cameron has been stronger than Goodson as of late, so I'd pick him to be Boca's partner. Parkhurst gets the start at LB, and I'm basing it on him playing outside back with Nordsjælland. MF: Bradley is a guaranteed start in the center of midfield, and the pairing with Williams against ATG didn't really work. His pairing with Edu is tried and true, so I'm preferring that. Zusi wasn't at his best on Friday, but didn't put in a performance to lose the faith (at all), so he gets the start. Dempsey gets the start out wide, being the best option at this point. FW: Gomez wasn't at his best on Friday either, but is still probably the best option up there. Johnson's great performance on Friday earns him the start, but in his actual position as a striker and not a winger.