Donovan's absence gave Gomez many more starts at striker, and he was able to shine as a breakout goal-scorer.
He usually plays on the left side as a defender or a midfielder, originally he has mostly played at striker.
If Mathis does not start, Donovan may get a shot at striker.
Instead, Luís Fabiano has made the majority of appearances at striker.
Who will start at striker?
George M. Weah provided the trophies and, only naturally, took part in the games, starting at striker for a team called the Kings.
In a mild surprise, the supersub Daniele Massaro will start at striker.
After the retirement of Brian McBride, Cooper was considered to be a potential long-term solution at striker for the national team.
Their only visible thin spot looks to be at striker.
Faustino Asprilla is almost as dangerous at striker as he is behind the wheel.