Saturday, November 27, 2010

Three Things to Watch For as the US National Team Faces South Africa

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u.s. national team south africa usa soccerThe U.S. national team's last game of 2010, against South Africa on Wednesday afternoon, is a beginning of sorts.

A new four-year cycle has started, and coach Bob Bradley, signed to guide the program toward another World Cup, has begun the long process of building his new team.

The South Africa game (2 p.m. ET, ESPN2) comes at an intriguing time. With the MLS season nearing its climax and the national team's European regulars in the meat of their club campaigns, Bradley had the chance to experiment with some untested talent.

And he's taken that chance, calling in several players who could make significant contributions in 2014 and beyond.

The beautiful Cape Town Stadium, which hosted several games during the World Cup, including Holland's semifinal victory over Uruguay, is sold out for Wednesday's Nelson Mandela Challenge. Those in attendance will be watching Bafana Bafana. Here's what FanHouse would like to see happen, from an American perspective:

 

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