USMNT: Ten hopes, one fear before Copa America semis

Ten hopes, one fear for USMNT ahead of Copa Semis

By Sean Maslin | Jun 18, 2016

Jun 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; United States forward Clint Dempsey (middle) is hugged by midfielder Alejandro Bedoya (right) following a 2-1 victory against Ecuador during quarter-final play in the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at Century Link Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jun 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; United States team manager Jurgen Klinsmann gets a drink in the first half during the group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario. at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Hope #2: That the suspensions will not make Klinsmann over-tinker.

Although Klinsmann has proven to be a very divisive coach among USMNT supporters, what is never debated from both sides is that his tinkering hurts the squad. Klinsmann often seems that he overthinks his roster decisions, making moves for the sake of making moves.

This instability has caused issues for the side and was a major contributor to their slide over the past two years.

Despite the USMNT losing three players due to suspension Klinsmann should not see this as a sign to rock the boat. The Nagbe-Wood swap has already been discussed. Kyle Beckernan should fill in for Jermaine Jones just fine. The real question is with Bedoya. Klinsmann can either choose to go with Nagbe, Perry Kitchen, or possibly Perry Kitchen to fill in for the Nantes midfielder with very little to no change.

Next: Hope #3: Fox will keep JP Dellacamera and Landon Donovan as their commentary team.

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