When it comes to defensive strategy, back three or back four? A back three provides a lot more flexibility in attack — and it's a strategy the U.S. men's national team is likely to start with at the 2026 World Cup. This formation makes a lot of sense when you have a pair of fullbacks who can cover a lot of ground, like Sergiño Dest and Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, maybe even a Tim Weah in certain situations. When in possession, it allows the center backs who are playing on the left and right sides to be a bit more aggressive. In the friendlies, we saw Alex Freeman play on the right side of the bac...
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