He doesn't have amazing footwork, but his touch is quite good and he is creative up top in way almost no other US player is. He can also post up and flick on a lot of action for his teammates. Of course he has a great shot. When he is on his game, he makes us a much, much better team.
I wish he hadn't gotten injured in the World Cup. It wouldn't have guaranteed anything against Belgium, but it certainly makes us more dangerous.