Yes, game does have meaning, but I personally see this finishing as a draw. Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore are both out tonight for the US. Howard hasn't been playing like himself, but still a great keeper. I think Mexico with the coaching change comes out aggressively. US plays great in Columbus, but again. I am betting 1st half draw.
US 6-0-3 in Columbus. Have won all 3 games there vs Mexico 2-0. With that said, they do have some key players out. As noted Bradley and Altidore. Bradley, imo, is the most complete US player. There isn't anybody that can replace him. Altidore is more easily replaced with the right scheme. The thing that worries me is the bad shape the US has been in on D. The right back position has been a problem with either players not sure they want to be in camp or injuries. The US also lost a centerback, Besler, for this game on yellow cards. Klinsmann has done a lot of mixing and matching with his lineup in two years. Some of it brilliant, some of it not so good, like Friday. The bright spot is that Mexico is in far worse shape. They had yet to even score in their own fabled stadium this qualifying, until last week...and they lost for only the second time. I don't think the US wins 2-0 but they are still the team with better chemistry right now (won 12 of last 13 games)
