The U.S. Men’s National Team tied Serbia 0-0 in the first game of 2017. In front of 20,079 fans at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, there was a strong sense of chemistry and good shape for the Americans but their chances went wanting. Darlington Nagbe was the Man of the Match, who the game seemed to revolve around, and his off-the-ball movement was top class.
With many questions about how the team would line up, Bruce Arena decided to send his team out in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Veteran Nick Rimando got the nod over David Bingham in goal, Graham Zusi started at right back, and Jozy Altidore earned his 100th cap for the USMNT.