Pre-match: US v. Bosnia, August 14, 2013

If that is the USA lineup, Jones and Kljestan should be switched, as well as Cameron and Parkhurst.

 

I have no idea who is playing rm in this lineup.

 

Looks like rain is in the forecast...sucks
https://twitter.com/ussoccer/status/367691381361610752

 

Check this out- not projection but really adds a cool 4 3 3 look.

---------------------------Jozy
----Aron------------------Mix---------------E. Johnson
----------------Bradley-------------Jones
F. Johnson-------------------------------------------------Evans
-------------------Brooks-----------Cameron


That's pretty neat. Whomever is on the left Attacking mid needs to be the type that cuts in to allow for overlaps. But overall that would be pretty neat to see. Probably not likely this match though. I expect Corona to get the start over Aron and maybe Bedoya over Johnson (just due to defensive work rate)

 

I had some delicious Bosnian chicken sausage in prep for the game. They do know poultry related meats over there. As for coffee.....I won't make that mistake again.

 

LIVE NOW pre-game show
http://forum.sportsport.ba/viewtopic.php?p=2712616#p2712616

 

#USMNT Lineup for #USAvBIH: Howard ©; Evans, Cameron, Brooks, F. Johnson; Bradley, Jones; Bedoya, Diskerud, E. Johnson; Altidore

 

What most expected. No surprises there.

 

So I would guess.

----------------------------Jozy
-------Eddie----------------------------------Bedoya
----------------------------Mix
--------------------Bradley----------Jones
Johnson--------------------------------------------------Evans
--------------------Brooks-------------Cameron
---------------------------Howard

I like it. I thought Corona might get in there, but this is cool.

 

@JoeCelt

ur posts, links and references have been excellent
good work

 

Nice USSF video on Aron Johannsonn's decision to play for the United States. He mentions the discussions with his family, the
opportunity to play for Jurgen, his Kevin Bacon dance moves and the only USA player he knew (Jozy Altidore). It's short and to
the point.

 

So again, JK goes with 3 central mids against high quality teams.

Can we guess that with CD and LD in the lineup, they simply replace Bedoya and Eddie? That seems the simplest way to make the change. CD is more a second striker than a CAM, like Mix.

I think if Mix can do well in this game, that could be pretty good starting group. Then sub out or in mix with Eddie, Aron, Corona, Bedoya, etc depending if we want a more two forward look or not... move CD inside as a SS.

*shrugs*

 

Klinsmann and Bradley scope out the field in Sarajevo . .

http://instagram.com/p/dAGg9Hlu1n/

 

Studio 90 video, is the USA ready for Bosnia?

 

The wingers are unproven at this level, as is Mix. A good chance to see if they can generate anything creative going forward.

 

Funny that Brooks starts, This should end the Evans experiment. Big question is will Jones stay the Hell out of the way and let Mix or even MB create? Somehow, I can see him mucking up the attack... at least untill he gets carded. Hope if Evans is getting burned he brings in Parkhurst

 

I hope you are wrong about Evans...

 

Why so Parkhurst can get abused as well? But I agree, this is going to end very poorly for Evans which isn't such a bad thing.

 

Pretty much. Looks like Bedoya has inched ahead of Corona a bit in the pecking order. And this also indicates Evans a bit ahead of Parkhurst. Still, I think this is about as good as we can do with this lineup. Starting Johannsson at this stage is a big ask. Eddie deserves it based on his recent play. I'm sure Aron will get in as a sub, be it for EJ, Bedoya, or Altidore.

 

Mix is the critical player in this formation. He needs to play balls quickly and decisively out wide or creative balls for Jozy to run onto.

 

Are others really not surprised at all that Brooks in getting the start in the middle of the defense?
I'm not against it -- I'm quite excited. But it is a wee bit surprising to me at least.

 

Hey -- I'm a staff member!
STRIKE! STRIKE! STRIKE!

 

Dude... this thing keeps changing, now it has pretty colors. I must have smoked something funny.

Bet Evans has a good game, and we have to keep waiting for him to fail. No real width on the right, Bedoya is not a winger. Attacking mostly on the left, then. Good chance to see what Mix can create: wonder if the kid is more a CD type, who can take his chances and create for himself; or a LD, who can also create for the other guys going forward.