You could tell Wil Trapp had himself a good January camp for the U.S. national team even before he kicked a ball in Sunday's friendly against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
The armband he took the field wearing made it clear he had impressed the coaching staff, both with his play and leadership qualities. There were other veterans who could have been chosen as captain, but the Columbus Crew standout received the nod.
Trapp made the decision look like an excellent one with a steady showing in the deep-lying midfield role in the U.S. setup. In a 0-0 draw with the typical disjointed and messy flow synonymous with January friendlies, Trapp was able to provide a stabilizing presence in midfield, connecting the defense to attack.