I'd go a big 8 changes. I'm not hung up on winning.
More about giving whole squad some mins, and a longer term view. Why fly likes of Lewis & Rojas all the way to Europe if not giving them at least one start.
Crocombe or Tzanev take your pick
Both MLS CBs to be rested. Helps keep their MLS coaches onside. Charlotte play Fri morning NZT. Minnesota not until Sunday, but 34 yr Boxy has played alot lately with Minny making US Open Cup quarters.
Smith & Pijnaker come in
Elliott starts for Payne
Lewis for Stamenic
Rojas in
Greive alongside Mata
Rufer, de Vries & Surman to get mins
Cacace, Bell & Garbett the 3 to backup
More about giving whole squad some mins, and a longer term view. Why fly likes of Lewis & Rojas all the way to Europe if not giving them at least one start.
Crocombe or Tzanev take your pick
Both MLS CBs to be rested. Helps keep their MLS coaches onside. Charlotte play Fri morning NZT. Minnesota not until Sunday, but 34 yr Boxy has played alot lately with Minny making US Open Cup quarters.
Smith & Pijnaker come in
Elliott starts for Payne
Lewis for Stamenic
Rojas in
Greive alongside Mata
Rufer, de Vries & Surman to get mins
Cacace, Bell & Garbett the 3 to backup