Tactical Previews of the World Cup

Soccer writer Michael Cox has compiled a collection of tactical previews for each of the 32 teams in the upcoming World Cup. Highly recommend you check them out prior to every game and after each game to read his recaps. Here's a snippet of his preview of the United States' tactics:

The United States are expected to add to this variety by using a diamond midfield, which might be unique among the 32 teams. Jurgen Klinsmann has spent recent weeks telling the press that the formation doesn’t matter, but the switch to the diamond in April’s 2-2 friendly draw against Mexico was a significant move, and was designed to bring the best out of the USA’s outstanding player, Michael Bradley.

- John C.L. Morgan