Projecting the best USMNT midfield for Copa America
The United States Men’s National Team is preparing for the upcoming Copa America tournament. As the USMNT pins down its starting XI for the Copa, they must determine who will man the midfield.
In this midfield, there will be two “8” midfielders with one being a primary box-to-box midfielder who can carry the ball and link the attack and defense, with another playing more of an advanced role-playing more as an attacking midfielder.
For that role, the team will likely slot in Gio Reyna to probably no one’s surprise. He has been awesome in that role as he was against Brazil and as he was in the CONCACAF Nations League. He has an amazing skillset that gets brought to light when he plays this position.
Who will go box to box for the USMNT?
For the more box-to-box midfield role, I am going to go with Weston McKennie. Weston’s passion for the USMNT brings out the best in his play, and his crucial to this team when he is on his day. That match against England in the 2022 World Cup where he was absolutely brilliant in that role playing alongside Yunus Musah and Tyler Adams in that 0-0 draw, and although his form has dipped in recent months I think his importance to this squad has been demonstrated time in and time out. The USMNT needs Weston McKennie on his game, and for that reason, he should get into the squad.
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