Mexico vs. USA: Stars Who Must Step Up for Americans in Place of Michael Bradley

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Published: September 10, 2013

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The United States men's national team is in a precarious position on Tuesday night. 

Still reeling from a 3-1 loss to Costa Rica, missing midfielder Michael Bradley via injury and needing three points to keep pace at the top of their CONCACAF hexagonal, the Americans will have no time to feel sorry for themselves as Mexico arrives at the Columbus Crew Stadium on Tuesday night. 

A spot in the 2014 World Cup could be on the line. 



Bradley, who injured his foot just minutes prior to kickoff in Costa Rica, is remaining with the team in lieu of traveling back to Italy and AS Roma. Per Goal.com's Seth Vertelney, Bradley opted to stay with the club through the Mexico match after consulting with team officials. 

Per U.S. Soccer's official Twitter account, his injury diagnosis was better than expected:



That said, Bradley still won't see the field against El Tri. Someone is going to have to step up in his absence if the United States wants to avoid losing their second straight match. 

 

Kyle Beckerman



Geoff Cameron was Bradley's replacement on Thursday night, but a late yellow card has him suspended for the tilt with Mexico. 

The candidate seemingly next in line for playing time at the position appears to be Beckerman, who has 23 caps for his country since 2007. 



RealSaltLake.com's Sam Stejskal pointed out on Twitter that Beckerman played a key role in a big win over El Tri last year:



Can he do it again?

Beckerman played well for the U.S. during their Gold Cup championship run this summer but stayed on the bench against Costa Rica. Circumstance has thrust Beckerman back into Klinsmann's good graces, and he must provide a spark in the middle of the field. 

 

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