If WC started today...hypothetical USMNT starting lineup

4-3-3
Howard
Dolo-Cameron-Boca-Johnson
Edu
Bradley-Torres
Donovan-Altidore-Dempsey

Even if Holden is healthy, he hasn't played in so long he would be too rusty as a starter.

--------------Howard------------
Dolo--Cameron-Boca--Johnson
-------------Bradley-----------
Donovan--Torres---Dempsey
---------Boyd----Altidore----

Subs:
-Guzan
-Goodson
-Edu
-Shea
-Jones
-Feilhaber
-Holden
-wondo or gomez (toss-up)

It's actually different than a line-up i posted a week or two ago, but just a few days ago i had the epiphany that this would win the world cup

-------------------Howard--------------------
Lichaj/Chandler--Cameron--Goodson-----johnson
----------------Danny Williams---------------
Donovan------------Bradley------------Dempsey
------------Altidore------Boyd---------------

Subs
Lichaj/Chandler which ever one isn't starting
Hamid
Sean Johnson
Holden
Shea
Agudelo
Joe Corona
Kljestan
Parkhurst
Dolo
Bocanegra

i don't see dolo and boca starting, just because they got passed up by younger guys. I think they make on ability, leadership, and experience. I have danny williams starting because i don't think you can have jones starting and getting a red card in the 30th minute

Can't believe how many have Torres in the kineup. Dude is not good enough.

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Torres

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Has shown flashes of being a competent international player.

He is like a cult hero on this board. If he's not in the 11 someone here will complain.

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Today with Zero Injuries

--------------Howard-----------------
Dolo----Cameron-----Bocanegra----Johnson
----------Bradley-Jones--------------
Donovan-------Holden-----------Dempsey
-------------Altidore----------------

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That's how I would play it if Holden was healthy.