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Netherlands vs. United States, 10 a.m. ET
One matchup to watch: Cody Gakpo vs. Sergino Dest/Antonee Robinson. Gakpo is the main scorer for the Netherlands and he usually plays on the right side of attack for them (either as a striker or a winger, depending on how you define his position). But it might be tempting for the Netherlands to switch it up and play him on the left, where he plays for his club, PSV Eindhoven, in order to match him up against the defensively suspect Dest. Either way, the Dutch don't create many chances, but when they do, it's Gakpo getting on the end of them. He's scored in each of the Netherlands game so far and it will be on the American fullbacks to see it doesn't happen again
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Most likely to score a goal: Christian Pulisic. He scored and sacrificed his body in the process against Iran. That goal was the difference and carried the U.S. into the knockout rounds. If they're going to keep this ride going it's because Pulisic will be able to terrorize a Dutch defense and create for himself and others. This U.S. side took more shots during the group stage than the Dutch team did, so look for Pulisic to run the show in attack.
Man of the Match pick: Matt Turner. It won't take a lot of saves, but he'll need to come up with one or two huge ones if the U.S. want to pull this off. And he's got that kind of game in him. Turner might not excel with his feet, but he's excellent at doing the primary thing goalkeepers get paid for: Stopping shots. A great team wouldn't have to depend on their keeper. But this isn't the greatest of teams, it's a good one looking to pull and upset. That will require Turner to play an important role.
Match prediction: An early Pulisic goal sets the tone and a couple of late Matt Turner saves slam the door home on a historic upset for the United States men's national team. They win 1-0.
