Chicago Fire Soccer Formation
May 13, 2013
OwenGoal
Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Johnson · Berry · Anibaba · Thompson · Segares · Pause · Larentowicz · Paladini · Lindpere · Nyarko · Santos(G) Obviously
(D) No changes here because Arne is still out
(M) Logan as field commander must be here. Larentowicz as a swingman bring the ball through the middle, and be disruptive on defense. Nyarko has been amazing so far, so he must stay in the line-up. Lindpere's strength is down the flank, and Paladini despite not having a prestigious name, has been a great chance creator.
(F) Santos as the lone striker here but Nyarko can cheat up. We've also seen some great advances from Thompson down the Right Flank.
I like this as a starting 11, even though we're missing Rolfe's high ball pressure. I think it can shift shape depending on substitutes. Rolfe for Paladini is the obvious one, but if Santos "Can't Go 90" which is a possibility, we know Nyarko can move to that role and be back-filled by Duka (or even Amarikwa), or a straight Santos sub for Alex up top.