A striker's role.
Bobby Wood's magical year continued with last night's win 1-0 win over Paraguay at the Copa America Centenario. Although he didn't score and isn't garnering headlines like John Anthony Brooks and Brad Guzan, he played a key role in the victory.
DeAndre Yedlin's two yellow cards in quick succession forced the U.S. to play with 10-men for the majority of the match. The focus shifted from holding serve in a back-and-forth offensive battle to a defend, counter, and hold on strategy.
Wood, playing as a striker, was expected to maintain possession long enough to give the defense a break.