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USMNT positional outlook for 2015

Fabian Johnson, Michael Bradley and Julian Green will likely play vital roles in 2018. Getty Images

The United States men's national team opens up its 2015 international schedule this week, and as the team transitions into preparations for the 2018 World Cup, there is little certainty within the squad's core lineup. Manager Jurgen Klinsmann has a large player pool that is competing for positions all over the field, and in the coming year it is likely that new faces will become integral to the team, while old faces fade away.