What Should USMNT Boss Jurgen Klinsmann Do at Forward Position vs. Mexico?

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Published: April 14, 2015

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When the United States men's national soccer team roster for Wednesday's friendly against Mexico was released Sunday night, fear crept into the minds of USMNT fans when they glanced at the list of available forwards.

The current No. 1 striker on the depth chart, Jozy Altidore, is suspended for the clash at the Alamodome because of his stupid profanity-infused rant toward the referee in the match against Switzerland.



To make matters worse, Clint Dempsey will not be in the red, white and blue because of a hamstring injury. 



With the match taking place outside of a FIFA window, manager Jurgen Klinsmann had limited resources to choose from up top.

The circumstances produced a group of five forwards, featuring Chris Wondolowski, Juan Agudelo, Julian Green, Gyasi Zardes and Jordan Morris. 

Wondolowski, who continues to earn looks at the international level despite his inconsistency on the highest stage, enters the match as the most experienced forward on the roster, with 27 caps. 

Agudelo's surprise inclusion comes after his solid start to the Major League Soccer season with the New England Revolution. He has produced only one goal in 436 minutes, but he has shown potential that he can be his old self.



Potential is the best word to describe the other three forwards on the roster, as Zardes, Green and Morris carry a combined 11 appearances into the clash with El Tri. 

Zardes was the star of the USMNT's January camp, but since the February 8 win over Panama, he has disappointed at the club level for the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Green has faced a difficult situation for the duration of the European season at Hamburg, but he is still in the good graces of Klinsmann, which is a positive sign for the development of the 19-year-old. 

Stanford University's Morris most likely received a call fro...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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