Defenders who've been playing well, in positions they play for their clubs. Bradley back in DCM, where he made his name. Zardes and Johnson on the wings, where they can do the most damage. Nagbe at ACM because we need to see whether he's got something to offer there, it's a powderpuff opponent, and it's the position he's been playing well for his club. Wood over Altidore because A) we shouldn't be relying on hold-up play vs this opponent, B) Altidore needs to feel competition, and C) Wood has been improving and may yet offer something at the position. Morris, because the alternatives on this roster are Gordon (who has no business figuring in WC'18 plans) and Altidore...and because if he's all he's cracked up to be he should feast on this opponent.
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Defenders who've been playing well, in positions they play for their clubs. Bradley back in DCM, where he made his name. Zardes and Johnson on the wings, where they can do the most damage. Nagbe at ACM because we need to see whether he's got something to offer there, it's a powderpuff opponent, and it's the position he's been playing well for his club. Wood over Altidore because A) we shouldn't be relying on hold-up play vs this opponent, B) Altidore needs to feel competition, and C) Wood has been improving and may yet offer something at the position. Morris, because the alternatives on this roster are Gordon (who has no business figuring in WC'18 plans) and Altidore...and because if he's all he's cracked up to be he should feast on this opponent.