TheNearPostThe shape goes through a few changes. Defensively, it's a 4-2-3-1, but going forward, it can go from that to a 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2. Dempsey moves between #10 attacking midfielder, out-and-out striker, and central midfielder. Altidore will look to drift left, into the channel between the opponents' right fullback and right centerback, making the fullback hesitant to follow Donovan as he drifts freely from the left flank. Chandler is a way more traditional right winger.

02.05.2012