1. Halftime: Again the United States gives up a goal shortly after the half, this time to a team that had just made three substitutions. Keeping shape early in the second-half continues to be an issue, with the US getting caught panic defending. Someone should have been marking Johan Absalonsen, who had way too much time to make his turn in the US box.
2. Momentum: The United States gave up three goals from the start of the second-half to the 55th-minute, with the US unable to pick up the play in their defensive third. All credit to Denmark on the goals, but the bigger point was the United States' inability to cover space. That left too many Denmark attackers with too much time.
3. True Forward: The United States has had issues establishing a strike partnership in Bob Bradley's preferred 442. When a forward takes the game over, as Charlie Davies and Jozy Altidore both did during the Confederations Cup and World Cup Qualifying, the other forward normally becomes anonymous. Jeff Cunningham took the speedy routes for the US, but Jozy Altidore was normally in a good position for the rebound or the second look in the first-half.
4. Focus: For the USA's first goal, the sequence started with an intercepted pass from Denmark keeper Thomas Sorensen. That required more from the US than simply letting up on the keeper clearance. Instead, they followed the ball with purpose and had options as they launched a quick attack. That included Cunningham having the vision to run in and shoot quickly.
5. Switches: For a side without a lot of time to acclimate, the US had moments where their switching and ball control were quality. That gave them space in a crowded midfield, turning what would have been tackles into controlled possession. On several occasions, the US used layoffs and back passes to move the point of attack after their nearest marks had committed.
