by Ryan Leworthy
After a seriously unconvincing win against Antigua and Barbuda, the USMNT take on Guatemala back home in Kansas City. Now as a huge USMNT fan, I was borderline about to throw my controller at the TV on Friday night. Yes, given the pitch looked like my backyard after a rainstorm, and the field was super narrow, there is no excuse we shouldn't have won that game by at least 3 goals.Tonight we face a way tougher opponent than A&B in Guatemala. Rumor is they are going to be playing 5 midfielders to clog up the middle of the pitch and make us play out wide and long balls. I do not like the long ball aspect. I haven't seen Carlos Bocanegra (respect though) complete a pass from 20 yards out in like 3 years. Playing out wide I can handle though. As long as we have the right playmakers out wide sending in crosses to the Dempsey and EJ show, that's a recipe for disaster for the other team.
My prediction tonight is a realistic 2-1 victory but would like to see a solid 5-0 haha! Goals by EJ again and cmon Dempsey I need you pal. I have your jersey on right now under my work shirt. My starting 11 is Cherundolo, Goodson, Cameron, and Bocanegra in the back four. Maurice Edu as a holding midfielder. Attacking Mids are Graham Zusi and Sasha Klejstan on the wings and Bradley as the field general in middle. Forwards are Eddie Johnson and my boy Dempsey.
Lets Go USMNT!!!
Ryan's Prediction: USA 2 - Guatemala 1
Actual Score: USA 3 - Guatemala 1
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