The US will need to come out of its shell tomorrow, no doubt. Another performance where we rest on our heels won't get us far. So far in this World Cup, when the US has grabbed the game by the horns it has showed marked improvement and the ability to score. This lineup allows for creativity and should help the US win the ball. Yes, Beckerman is absent - but it's no slight to him. He's been one of our best performers. However, here in the knockout rounds you have to score. Holding out for PK's is asking for trouble. Placing Bradley back in his strongest role will allow the US to break up Belgian attacks and launch our own while allowing for creativity. Diskerud needs a chance to shine here as a playmaker. Bedoya and Zusi have much to offer. Jozy and Yedlin can have significant impacts on the game in the second half, when Belgium is tired. Cameron makes his return. Have we learned from our last match against the Red Devils? I think so. 2-0 USA.
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The US will need to come out of its shell tomorrow, no doubt. Another performance where we rest on our heels won't get us far. So far in this World Cup, when the US has grabbed the game by the horns it has showed marked improvement and the ability to score. This lineup allows for creativity and should help the US win the ball. Yes, Beckerman is absent - but it's no slight to him. He's been one of our best performers. However, here in the knockout rounds you have to score. Holding out for PK's is asking for trouble. Placing Bradley back in his strongest role will allow the US to break up Belgian attacks and launch our own while allowing for creativity. Diskerud needs a chance to shine here as a playmaker. Bedoya and Zusi have much to offer. Jozy and Yedlin can have significant impacts on the game in the second half, when Belgium is tired. Cameron makes his return. Have we learned from our last match against the Red Devils? I think so. 2-0 USA.