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I'm thinking about the 4-1-4-1 formation. I like the idea of the holding mid/stopper in front of the back four to break up play, act as a stopper, to mark another team's #10, and to distribute the ball. I think Lalo is suited well to play that position. I also see Tanner or whoever else acting as a lone forward, but more as a false 9 striker to hold the ball and set up/combine with two central attacking midfielders who can make runs into the opponents defensive third and try to get behind their line or rip a shot (one could hang back if we were getting beat in the middle) - in this case Alan and Jacob. The wingers provide width and could be dangerous in the attack, but would also have defensive responsibilities to help relieve the wing back (one of which I'd like to try to get involved on attack). There are other guys that could fit in well here too. Thoughts? Joey - I can definitely see him on the right wing like last year or in an attacking mid role. Josh - Left wing, striker, or left attacking mid. James - He can definitely play in an attacking mid role or on the right wing. Ben - I can see him as a wing back or in the CDM spot. Phong - I think he could actually play as a right attacking mid too. Parks - He could come up and fit into that stopper spot or left back Matthew - Left wing or left attacking mid, maybe if he grows stopper/LWB Luis C. (Venezuelan) - ST Luis Vaca - Attacking mid Isaac - Wing back Michael Yang - Right wing, attacking mid, or striker