USA Vs. Slovenia: For the U.S. It’s Form Versus Function

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Published: June 14, 2010

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In a recent interview, Bob Bradley claimed that his toughest decision is to choose between the current form of his players and their potential.

Bradley's job hasn't gotten any easier.

Without a doubt, the United States' draw against England was a great outcome, but it's not smooth sailing into the second round.

Slovenia is a defensive-minded side who won its first game. They may not hold possession nor go on the attack as much as England chose to against the United States, since a draw will still keep them in contention for a second place finish in the group. So, the Americans will most likely have to alter their strategy for Friday.

This may prove difficult for the United States' starting 11.

In the group's opener, England did more to tie or lose that game than the U.S. did to win it (the difference being the United States did do enough to come away with a draw). Fabio Capello did everything possible to bungle his player selection—other than fielding the starting lineup for Burnley.

In the last eight years, England has never done well with both Gerard and Lampard playing at the same time. The team has always been better off fielding a defensive midfielder behind one or the other.

The same could be said for his wide selection. He would have been better off going with his fastest, most skilled wingers. Once Sean Wright-Phillips entered the game, he overwhelmed his coverage. It could have easily been a different outcome if he would have started the match.

Still, Bradley's team did enough, even though the individual skill of England's starting 11 should have beaten the United States hands down.

But they didn't.

They didn't in part because the majority of the Americans played about as well as they could have. Michael Bradley's distribution, for the first time in a long time, was timely, smart, and needed. The defense stayed organized and Jay Dem...
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