USMNT, Australia and Haji Wright
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The U.S. men’s national team defeated Australia to close the October international window thanks to two goals from Coventry City striker Haji Wright.
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Is Mauricio Pochettino going to refine the dynamic of an impressive Starting XI from Friday's draw with Ecuador, or switch things up a bit when the USMNT hosts Australia on Tuesday in Colorado?
Australia Predicted Lineup vs. USMNT (5-4-1): Izzo; Italiano, Circati, Degenek, Burgess, Rowles; Metcalfe, O’Neill, Balard, Irankunda; Toure. Australia smashed and grabbed their way to victory against Canada last time out, with Popović overseeing an impressive turnaround in the Socceroos’ fortunes since he was appointed manager.
Crucial to making a 3-4-2-1 work to its fullest is a center forward who can do a bit of everything, attacking the number 10 position when his support forwards drift wide and stretching the defense with runs in behind. In Balogun the USA got that on Friday night, as Chuck Booth explains:
USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino said he would wait until Tuesday to determine if Christian Pulisic will play in the friendly against Australia, while Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has been ruled out due to ongoing issues with his knee.
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USA vs. Australia lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, rosters, match details as USMNT face Socceroos
After a promising performance but disappointing result against Ecuador on Friday, the United States men hope to turn their quality play into a victory as they meet Australia outside Denver on Tuesday.