This match will be a sort of send off game for older players who had strong world cup performances. This will likely be Howard's last start as the team looks to move forward with Guzan over the next cycle. Dempsey and Jones will likely play little to no role over the next couple years but they deserve another match at least before the US moves on. It's also important to give starts to younger players who impressed at the World Cup. Green and Yedlin deserve a start as they are the future of the US. I would like to see John Brooks start but I expect Klinsmann to look and see if Besler and Gonzalez can continue the strong rapport they seem to have. Bedoya can be replaced with Zusi and vice versa. One of the two will play. And Altidore is the most important here. Finally healthy, Altidore always performs for the US. This will be an important game for his confidence as he looks to get back on track for his club. Klinsmann will know how important a confidence boost this game will be for Altidore.
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Sean Miller
over 11 years
This match will be a sort of send off game for older players who had strong world cup performances. This will likely be Howard's last start as the team looks to move forward with Guzan over the next cycle. Dempsey and Jones will likely play little to no role over the next couple years but they deserve another match at least before the US moves on. It's also important to give starts to younger players who impressed at the World Cup. Green and Yedlin deserve a start as they are the future of the US. I would like to see John Brooks start but I expect Klinsmann to look and see if Besler and Gonzalez can continue the strong rapport they seem to have. Bedoya can be replaced with Zusi and vice versa. One of the two will play. And Altidore is the most important here. Finally healthy, Altidore always performs for the US. This will be an important game for his confidence as he looks to get back on track for his club. Klinsmann will know how important a confidence boost this game will be for Altidore.