Two FCs Is Better Than One: USA Columbia Preview & USA-Poland Recap

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Published: October 12, 2010

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Fresh off a four year contract renewal, Bob Bradley officially began his second World Cup cycle atop the United States Men’s National Team with a 2-2 draw against Poland.

I’ve seen a lot of mixed opinions over the performance, but not many writers have taken the time to see the game from multiple perspectives.

So to shake things up a bit, Ben Triana and I have decided to collaborate our minds and approach this game with a two-man attack while also looking forward to tonight's match up against Poland.

Introductions, aside, let's take a look at the games and answer some important questions.

 

1. Who were the best performers for the U.S. against Poland?

CW: In my mind, there are a few of players who really stood out for the U.S.

Starting from the back, Tim Howard had a superb game. He can be faulted for neither goal, and he kept out several others that should have given Poland the win. Super stuff from Super Tim, as usual.

Moving forward, Steve Cherundolo was the lone bright spot in a bleak back four. Dolo has been in impeccable form since just before the World Cup, and he’s carried his excellent play from South Africa to both club in Hannover and country against Poland. Like a fine wine or Diane Lane, he only gets better with age.

The real star of the show, however, was Jermaine Jones. He was the dominant force in midfield on both sides of the ball, closing down and forcing wide Poland’s central attack, and his assist on Jozy Alitdore’s opening goal was something of a quality unmatched by his American peers.

Forgiving the second goal, which was a product of a misplaced Jones pass, and his debut for the Americans was everything I was hoping for.

 

BT: In my preview before the Poland game, I called Howard out as having an unremarkable World Cup and that maybe some pressure from Guzan woul...
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