Brent Latham of Yanks Abroad previews the USA vs Spain semifinal match of the FIFA Confederations Cup.
Coach Bob Bradley has a full squad to choose from for the first time since the Italy match, and against the Spanish attack may elect for a more defensive minded 4-5-1 similar to the lineup he chose against Italy, with Jozy Altidore again getting the start up top.
Carlos Bocanegra has returned to training after missing the first three matches, but is unlikely to replace Jay DeMerit in the center of defense.
Oguchi Onyewu will continue as a rock in the middle. The soon-to-be former Standard Liege man, who has been linked recently with Turkish club Fenerbache will likely be flanked once again by Jonathan Spector on the right and Jonathan Bornstein on the left.
In the midfield Ricardo Clark and Michael Bradley will almost certainly be the central pairing, with the red hot Landon Donovan linking the midfield to the attack. Clint Dempsey will start on one of the flanks, and Benny Feilhaber and Sacha Klejstan are Bradley's likely options for the final spot if he chooses to play defensively and leave Charlie Davies on the bench.
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