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Defense is better with Dalkemper and Sauerbrunn by spade

But damn, that still wasn't fun to watch. Defense leaves a LOT to be desired, but I think we need to solidify our back 4. Dalkemper, Sauerbrunn, why isn't Klingenberg the same as 4 years ago, she plays great for Thorns and find us another wing back. Playing forwards like Crystal Dunn and Kelley O'Hara as defenders is a nightmare.

Ironically what our womens team needs most is what our men's team never really exploited. A Kyle Beckerman defensive holding midfielder. We keep hoping Allie Long will be that, but it doesn't work out. I am confident that with the talent stock the USWNT has and Ellis' ability as a coach can work something out.

With all that being said, with Dalkemper and Sauerbrunn on the back line, I don't think we NEED Hinkle as bad as it looked like we needed her against Japan. Our best defense may be just like 2015 but add Dalkemper. I still like Ertz as defender as she plays this for her NWSL team.

This team needs Horan to be the central player the way Pulisic is for the USMNT. We don't need a striker-striker like Lloyd or Rodriguez anymore but someone to link up with Rapinoe and Press. And I think our youngsters like Horan and even Rose Lavelle are the ones to do it!