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9:50- Starting XI for the US is set and it looks like Bruce is playing it safe. The US is coming out in a 4-5-1. Keller in goal, Steve Cherundolo, Gooch, Jimmy Conrad and Carlos Bocanegra in defense, Claudio Reyna, DeMarcus Beasley, Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey and Eddie Lewis in the midfield and Brian McBride the lone striker up front. Reyna may play more of a holding midfield role so the setup could look more like a 4-1-4-1 but it's still a fairly defensive-minded lineup.

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