Do you guys think Klinsmann will start Stu Holden, Brek Shea and Alejandro Bedoya? I think he is going to continue to bring those guys off the bench as he seems unconfident about their match fitness comin back off injury. Hopefully he does start a couple of them tho
USMNT - Gold Cup
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Probably won't start all of them against Cuba. Maybe Shea. I can see him starting Holden vs Costa Rica though. After his 45 he will get tonight.
USMNT Starting Lineup: Rimando; Castillo, Orozco, Onyewu (c), Beltran; Shea, Beckerman, Holden, Corona; Gomez, Donovan
2 of the 3. Hopefully Holden continues to impress. Would love to see him starting at the WC.
2 of the 3. Hopefully Holden continues to impress. Would love to see him starting at the WC.
Playing Beckerman might have been a favor for the RSL fans (the few that are in the stadium right now)... I dunno. Maybe we'll see Mix after the half. I'd like to see Jack Mack come on as a sub in the 2nd half.
Shea has been brutal. Not only has his attacking been lacking (giving the ball away and some of the worst crosses ever), he isn't giving any support defensively. Same for Corona on the other wing. It is one way play for our wings right now and it is putting Stu and Beckerman plus the D in a bind.
There are so many changes that need to be made that I think you have to give everyone 5-10 mins out of half before u sub. I'd love to see Mix, Torres, Bedoya and Wondo brought on but u can only make 3 subs.
I'm hoping this is a last test game for the squad before the more difficult matches. If it is then never again will Gooch play. I have been reminded that Castillo is a defensive liability. Shea looks lost. I hope Mix comes in so him and Holden can run the midfield like the last half against Belize.
