With Donovan, Jones, and Howard gone home, I'd expect to see a 4-3-2-1 or 4-4-2 with the same players. Only 2-3 players can play LM in either formation and that is Zusi, Davis, and Castillo (Beasley can but he's our LB now), so my guess is either Davis or Castillo will come on for Zusi late. Altidore/Johannson up top either next to each other or Johannson playing Deuce's position. Bedoya at RM with no real back-up options. At CM, we only have 3 so Beckerman/Diskerud start with Kljestan coming on for one of them or like last game for Johannson with Diskerud moving up top. Goodson/Cameron CB combo and Beasley/Evans the LB/RB combo. Guzan gets another look in what could be a very tough game so he needs to show he's ready to be a #1. Panama will be attacking so we most hold the ball. With no Howard, Donovan, Dempsey or Bradley... I'm looking for leaders that can calm this team during pressure periods and playout the game plan. First 25 minutes are huge because they will attack.
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Adrian Garza
over 12 years
With Donovan, Jones, and Howard gone home, I'd expect to see a 4-3-2-1 or 4-4-2 with the same players. Only 2-3 players can play LM in either formation and that is Zusi, Davis, and Castillo (Beasley can but he's our LB now), so my guess is either Davis or Castillo will come on for Zusi late. Altidore/Johannson up top either next to each other or Johannson playing Deuce's position. Bedoya at RM with no real back-up options. At CM, we only have 3 so Beckerman/Diskerud start with Kljestan coming on for one of them or like last game for Johannson with Diskerud moving up top. Goodson/Cameron CB combo and Beasley/Evans the LB/RB combo. Guzan gets another look in what could be a very tough game so he needs to show he's ready to be a #1. Panama will be attacking so we most hold the ball. With no Howard, Donovan, Dempsey or Bradley... I'm looking for leaders that can calm this team during pressure periods and playout the game plan. First 25 minutes are huge because they will attack.