The U.S. coach trotted out a surprising lineup versu Mexico, using rock-solid tactics to help the Americans earn a well-deserved draw in Mexico City.
MEXICO CITY — The moment the U.S. national team's starting lineup came out on Sunday, the initial reaction from som fans was "what is Bruce Arena thinking?".
It was clear Arena thought thoroughly about the need for fresh legs, and the affect of playing on such short rest, while also knowing he would need to change his team's approach tactically to deal with a dangerous El Tri squad.
Paul Arriola and Kellyn Acosta, two players who were barely out of kindergarten when Bruce Arena was leading the U.