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          U.S. prospects blog: Young back line will play big role at Gold Cup

          John Brooks and Ventura Alvarado figure to start in central defense against Honduras at the Gold Cup. Getty Images, AP Photo
          • Doug McIntyre, ESPN Staff WriterJul 6, 2015, 04:10 PM ET
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              Doug McIntyre is a staff writer for ESPN The Magazine. He has covered American and international soccer since 2002.
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          FRISCO, Texas -- If there is one particular area of concern on the eve of the U.S. men's 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup opener here on Tuesday against Honduras, the back line -- or rather, the age of the back line -- is it.