US to Play New Formation as Jermaine Jones Scheduled to Start

Filed under: U.S. Men's National Team

U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley promised he'd be open minded during his second term as coach, and he's proving to be a man of his word as the Americans prepare to take on Poland at Soldier Field in Chicago (8 PM ET, Fox Soccer Channel).

The U.S. will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation rather than the 4-4-2 that has defined the Bradley era. The 4-2-3-1, featuring two defensive midfielders, three attacking midfielders and one striker pushed up high, was employed to great effect by Spain, Germany and others during this summer's World Cup.

 

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