[U.S. WOMEN’S SPOTLIGHT] Any system looks great as you slam in 31 goals while conceding none, and though the USA women have yet to be tested in Concacaf Olympicqualifying tournament heading into a crucial semifinal Friday against Costa Rica (8:00 p.m. ET, Universal Sports Network), a new 4-2-3-1 formation with Lauren Cheney in a playmakingrole has brought a different sheen to the team.

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