- Tyler Adams is the U.S. midfield anchor — if he’s injured or suspended the team often struggles to protect the back line and control transitions.
- The backline really depends on Chris Richards and Antonee Robinson staying fit — there aren’t many reliable replacements if either is out.
- Christian Pulisic’s scoring form and Weston McKennie’s positional versatility will largely decide how dangerous the U.S. attack is in 2026.
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