da supremo： GOAL takes a look at how the U.S. could line up in the Gold Cup semifinal, with interim coach B.J. Callaghan having some big calls to make.

da dobrowin： And we're back. The U.S. men's national team may still be feeling the effects of their Gold Cup quarterfinal win over Canada, a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of action that led to a brawl for the ages. After a week between group stage and knockout games, the U.S. now has less than 72 hours between their quarterfinal and semifinal matches.

What a weird tournament, huh?

Because of that short turnaround, B.J. Callaghan has some decisions to make for Wednesday night's clash with Panama. Does he need to rotate after the energy-sapping Canada game? Does he have one eye on the final, hoping to give a few players a chance to recover? Can the U.S. even afford to think that way?

That's one part of Callaghan's lineup problem. The other is tactics. Indeed, a switch against Canada would've offered a look at what the best possible version of this USMNT could look like, one with both Jesus Ferreira and Brandon Vazquez on the field. It didn't happen. Both have scored plenty in this tournament and earned their spot, but can Callaghan find a way to get them both into the XI?

We've reached the big games of this tournament and, thus far, Callaghan has gotten just about everything right. Now, though, he must strike a difficult balance that could, ultimately, determine the USMNT's place in the final.

GOAL takes a look at how the U.S. could line up against Panama…

GettyGK: Matt Turner

No need to waste time here: the USMNT's shootout hero is starting. He's the No.1, for this team and the main team, and will play every minute going forward, if fit and healthy.

AdvertisementGettyRB: Bryan Reynolds

One of the more difficult calls with the short turnaround, and Callaghan could definitely go with the veteran DeAndre Yedlin here.

But what do we learn from that? We know all about Yedlin, but we're still in the learning phase with Reynolds. His legs should be fresh enough to go again, even if that means taking him out for Yedlin later on if necessary.

GettyCB: Miles Robinson

He's not fit to do 120 minutes, but 90 is manageable. The question is, is he fit enough to play twice in just a few days.

Callaghan has taken it easy with Robinson, and rightfully so considering his injury. If he's up for it, he's a starter but if he isn't quite ready, look for Matt Miazga to slot in here.

Getty ImagesCB: Jalen Neal

He survived the win over Canada without a yellow card, which means he's free to play going forward.

There's still question marks over his involvement, however, with Neal having played a lot of minutes this tournament, perhaps more than anyone could have expected. The good news is he was taken out in the 73rd against Canada, meaning he won't have as many miles in his legs as some of his teammates. Because of that, he could, and probably should, start.