USMNT World Cup prep takeaways: A striker emerges; top midfield alternate pick; center back race gains clarity

Some answers to the USMNT's biggest questions may be a tad clearer now

The United States men's national team's summer is over following the 1-1 draw with El Salvador, ending it with a 2-2-0 record with wins over Morocco and Grenada, while also getting a draw against Uruguay. Many of the players that are expected to be at the 2022 World Cup were with the U.S. for these matches, and while there are still more questions than answers, we have gained a little bit a clarity on some fronts. 

After the four matches this summer, here are three takeaways: