Looking at recent form and report cards for the USMNT player pool. In this installment, we look over our Department of Homeland Security in defense.
Defense hasn't really been a strong suit for the U.S. over Jurgen Klinsmann's tenure, and frequently it seemed the USMNT made last-ditch defending Plan A against stronger teams. However, there's something of a renaissance occurring at the club level for many United States defenders both at home and abroad, and there's no reason to think that the defense can solidify itself before the Copa America starts this summer. Let's take a look at the pool.