The United States of America are in Group C and will play Algeria, England and Slovenia. This is the USA squad which I believe has the best chance of success in South Africa.
First 11
GK. Tim Howard, Club- Everton, Age at World Cup (AWC) 31.
RB. Steve Cherundolo, Club- Hannover, (AWC) 31.
CB. Carlos Bocanegra, Club- Rennes, (AWC) 31.
CB. Oguchi Onyewu, Club- AC Milan, (AWC) 28.
LB. Jonathan Spector, Club- West Ham, (AWC) 24.
CDM. Jermaine Jones, Club- Schalke 04, (AWC) 28.
RM. Clint Dempsey, Club- Fulham, (AWC) 27.
CM. Michael Bradley, Club- Borussia Monchengladbach, (AWC) 22.
LW. DaMarcus Beasley, Club- Rangers, (AWC) 28.
ST. Landon Donovan, Club- Everton, (AWC) 28.
ST. Jozy Altidore, Club- Hull City, (AWC) 20.
Subs
GK. Brad Friedel, Club- Aston Villa, (AWC) 39.
GK. Marcus Hahnemann, Club- Wolverhampton, (AWC) 37.
RB. Frank Simek, Club- Sheffield Wednesday, (AWC) 25.
CB. Jay DeMerit, Club- Watford, (AWC) 30.
CB. Clarence Goodson, Club- IK Start (Norway), (AWC) 28.
LWB. Edgar Castillo, Club- Tigres (Mexico), (AWC) 23.
CDM. Ricardo Clark, Club- Eintracht Frankfurt, (AWC) 27.
RM. Alejandro Bedoya, Club- Orebro SK (Sweden), (AWC) 23.
CM. Maurice Edu, Club- Rangers, (AWC) 24.
LM. Jose Francisco Torres, Club- Pachuca (Mexico), (AWC) 22.
ST. Charlie Davies, Club- Sochaux, (AWC) 23.
ST. Kenny Cooper, Club- Plymouth Argyle (Championship), (AWC) 25.
Agree with my selections?
The Coach
The USA are currently coached by compatriot Bob Bradley who has been in charge since 2006. Previously Bradley had been coach of various clubs in the MLS.
The USA Strengths
The USA main area of strength are the goalkeepers with all three of them playing in the English Premier League. The centre of midfield is also strong with three of the midfielders playing in the Bundesliga and the forth in Scotland.
The USA Weakness
The USA biggest weakness is in the depth of the wide midfielders. If Clint Dempsey or DaMarcus Beasley get injured their are question marks over the quality of their replacements.
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