Quote Originally Posted by Lyle View Post
I agree with you about Ching and I feel the same way about Conor Casey...the only thing those guys have done is play for MLS teams that are decent enough to feed them the ball. Kenny Cooper played on Dallas FC that only had HIM as a goal scoring threat.

I would say that Stuart Holden has a good shot at more playing time if Dempsey moves up to striker. If Demarcus Beasley could return to top form he could really help out, but just as with Eddie Johnson he is so inconsistent, that I would rather give the chance to a younger player like Freddy Adu.
I think that's exactly what we will see. I don't see anything else working. Holden can do a nice job and will be more disciplined playing out side than Dempsey. I can see a 4-4-2 diamond mf working well, with Donovan at the top and Clark holding. If Beasley is fit, I like him at left mf to cover defensively for the weak spot at left back. If Gooch isn't 100%, I there is a serious hold at CB and I can't see playing without a defensive mid, even an average one like Clark.