This is NOT what I think Klinsmann will field against Korea. This lineup is what I would like to see.
I have Nick Rimando between the sticks who will be looking to reinforce his current role as the #3 goalkeeper.
No big surprise for the Centerback positions with Besler and Gonzalez getting in another chance to mesh as much as possible before the World Cup.
For the left back and right back positions I have Harrington and Yedlin respectively. Harrington because he is the only defender on the roster who plays left back regularly (with the Portland Timbers) and for which has been fairly consistent in his professional career. Harrington will look to challenge Beasley, Castillo, and F. Johnson on the depth chart. As far as right back goes, we've already seen what Brad Evans can bring to the table from qualifiers and we've already seen what Michael Parkhurst can offer from the Gold Cup. And since the right back position looks to be our weekest position we need to look at every option we have available.
Beckerman will play the destroyer role like he does so well for Real Salt Lake.
I would like to see Brad Davis and Graham Zusi on the wings as they can provide great service into the box.
Mix Diskerud is in the center as he is great at the short pass game and can take on defenders, pulling them out of position.
Lastly, I have two forwards: Donovan and Wondo. The reason being that when provided service they simply score, and quite often. This will be Wondo's last chance to impress Klinsman before he chooses his final World Cup roster.
For second half subs I would like to see EJ, Magee, Goodson, Gil, Feilhaber, and Alexander.
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Andrew Barroga
almost 11 years
This is NOT what I think Klinsmann will field against Korea. This lineup is what I would like to see. I have Nick Rimando between the sticks who will be looking to reinforce his current role as the #3 goalkeeper. No big surprise for the Centerback positions with Besler and Gonzalez getting in another chance to mesh as much as possible before the World Cup. For the left back and right back positions I have Harrington and Yedlin respectively. Harrington because he is the only defender on the roster who plays left back regularly (with the Portland Timbers) and for which has been fairly consistent in his professional career. Harrington will look to challenge Beasley, Castillo, and F. Johnson on the depth chart. As far as right back goes, we've already seen what Brad Evans can bring to the table from qualifiers and we've already seen what Michael Parkhurst can offer from the Gold Cup. And since the right back position looks to be our weekest position we need to look at every option we have available. Beckerman will play the destroyer role like he does so well for Real Salt Lake. I would like to see Brad Davis and Graham Zusi on the wings as they can provide great service into the box. Mix Diskerud is in the center as he is great at the short pass game and can take on defenders, pulling them out of position. Lastly, I have two forwards: Donovan and Wondo. The reason being that when provided service they simply score, and quite often. This will be Wondo's last chance to impress Klinsman before he chooses his final World Cup roster. For second half subs I would like to see EJ, Magee, Goodson, Gil, Feilhaber, and Alexander.