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          Struggling Michael Bradley needs defined midfield role with USMNT

          Michael Bradley has had multiple underwhelming performances at the Copa America Centenario. AP Photo/ Moises Castillo
          Jun 24, 2016
          • Mike L. Goodman

          It's time to talk about Michael Bradley. The longtime linchpin midfielder of the U.S. men's national team has not had a good Copa America. For five games, Bradley has seemed off the pace -- his passing misplayed, his decision-making questionable, his defensive positioning sloppy.