Think it's more about the tactics. It's so hot that, more than likely, you'll swap strikers at some point. Unless you're facing the strongest opponents (Spain, Germany, etc), wouldn't you rather have Drogba for the final 60 or so than the first?
FWIW, that team you guys beat was a far cry from the one that won the Presidents Trophy. Regardless, gonna be interesting to see how either team matches with the West Coast juggernauts