Cut Ching, Johnson, Rogers, Bedoya, Pearce, Marshall, Kljestan
Would have preferred he cut Beasley and kept Rogers because Rogers is much more active but with the LFB problems maybe Beasley better helping out defensively, and certainly more experienced. Johnson was a no-brainer after last night as was Marshall, who never even played. Kljestan hurt himself badly vs Czechs while Torres was actually pretty good and plays at a higher level of football with Pachuca. Figued he’d keep Ching over Findley but both are useless and out-of-form and will never see the field so it doesn’t matter
Probably flipped a coin for LFB…heads I keep Pearce, tails its Bornstein. Landed on tails
Would have preferred he cut Beasley and kept Rogers because Rogers is much more active but with the LFB problems maybe Beasley better helping out defensively, and certainly more experienced. Johnson was a no-brainer after last night as was Marshall, who never even played. Kljestan hurt himself badly vs Czechs while Torres was actually pretty good and plays at a higher level of football with Pachuca. Figued he’d keep Ching over Findley but both are useless and out-of-form and will never see the field so it doesn’t matter
Probably flipped a coin for LFB…heads I keep Pearce, tails its Bornstein. Landed on tails
not sure if you're trying to be cute or clever or are genuinely asking how many were born in the usa? obviously they are all citizens that reside here now and have never played for another nation's senior squad. if you are actually interested in learning a bit about each player then look below
Capsules of US World Cup roster
By The Associated Press (CP) – 1 hour ago
Capsules of the 23 players on the U.S. roster for the 2010 World Cup, with position, age, international appearances and club team:
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Jozy Altidore, F, 20, 24, Villareal (Spain) — Leading scorer for U.S. in qualifying for World Cup with six goals ... Youngest player in history to score hat trick for the U.S. national team, in 3-0 victory in qualifying against Trinidad and Tobago on April 1, 2009 ... Played on 2008 Olympic team ... Youngest player on squad.
DaMarcus Beasley, M, 28, 91, Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) — Will appear in third World Cup ... Was exiled from national team for nine months for poor play, but responded with strong outings to make 2010 squad ... Has played professionally in the U.S., Netherlands, England and Scotland, is only American to appear in semifinals of Champions League, for PSV Eindhoven in 2005.
Carlos Bocanegra, D, 31, 77, Rennes (France) — Team captain ... Comes off early May sports hernia surgery ... Leader of defence, played in 15 of 18 World Cup qualifiers in this cycle ... Had game-winning goals in Guatemala in semifinal round and against Honduras in final phase ... Two-time MLS Defender of the Year in four seasons with Chicago Fire.
Jonathan Bornstein, D, 25, 29, Chivas USA — Made six starts in World Cup qualifying, including five in final round ... Scored tying goal in waning seconds against Costa Rica for 2-2 draw and first place in final-round qualifying ... Was 2006 top rookie in MLS ... Struggled in friendly against Czech Republic.
Michael Bradley, M, 22, 41, Borussia Moenchengladbach (Germany) — Son of coach Bob Bradley ... Started in 15 of 18 qualifiers in 2010 cycle, scored five goals, including two game-winners ... Was U.S. Soccer's 2007 Young Male Athlete of the Year and then played for 2008 Olympic team.
Edson Buddle, F, 29, 2, Los Angeles Galaxy — Wasn't even considered a candidate for team until scoring spree this year in MLS ... Leads league with nine goals, showed finishing flashes during U.S. training ... Went seven years between appearance for national team before starting in loss to Czech Republic in first U.S. warmup match for World Cup.
Steve Cherundolo, D, 31, 58, Hannover (Germany) — Injuries cost him appearances in 2000 Olympics, 2002 World Cup, and 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, but otherwise has been mainstay for national squad ... Will appear in second World Cup, on roster for third time.
Ricardo Clark, M, 27, 27, Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) — Dangerous attacker in midfield ... Made his first goal in World Cup qualifying a big one, the winner in 1-0 victory at in Trinidad and Tobago ... A three-time MLS All-Star for Houston Dynamo before heading to Europe, Clark won two titles in MLS.
Jay DeMerit, D, 30, 17, Watford (England) — Tough, rugged defender who stood out in U.S. success at Confederations Cup last year ... Has been bothered by abdominal strain ... Joined Watford on two-week trial and has been a regular there ever since.
Clint Dempsey, M, 27, 60, Fulham (England) — Has become among most dependable American players and was standout for Fulham as it reached Europa League final for first time, scoring goal that knocked out Juventus ... Was sidelined by right knee injury for two months of 2009-10 season ... Had spectacular Confederations Cup as U.S. finished second ... Scored lone goal credited to U.S. player in 2006 World Cup, against Ghana.
Landon Donovan, M, 28, 121, Los Angeles Galaxy — The unchallenged star of the team and a three-time World Cup player ... Creative passer and shooter, can also play up front ... Also played last season at Everton with Tim Howard .... Won his third U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year award in 2009 ... Donovan is nation's leader in World Cup qualifying appearances (35) and goals (12).
Maurice Edu, M, 24, 13, Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) — Also can play on back line ... Captain of 2008 Olympic team ... Torn ligament in left knee last spring sidelined Edu for both club and country until December 2009 ... Scored goal in friendly vs. Czech Republic in buildup to World Cup.
Benny Feilhaber, M, 25, 31, Aarhus (Denmark) — Has worked his way up from youth teams to become regular for national squad ... Scored on 22-yard volley against Mexico in 2007 Confederations Cup final victory ... Was member of 2008 Olympic team ... Was born in Brazil.
Robbie Findley, F, 24, 4, Real Salt Lake — Speedy developing striker, who compensates in part for the absence of Charlie Davies. ... Helped Real win the MLS Cup last season, scoring a goal and then making penalty kick ... Probably the final player to make squad.
Herculez Gomez, F, 28, 3, Pachuca (Mexico) — From having contract not renewed with Kansas City of MLS to World Cup, quite a few months for Gomez ... Tied for Mexico league scoring lead with 10 goals in 14 appearances for Puebla, also scored in friendly with Czechs ... His finishing skills impressed Bradley.
Clarence Goodson, D, 28, 11, IK Start (Norway) — Tall and rangy defender, provides depth on a defence struggling to stay healthy ... Was key member of 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up, scoring goal against Honduras in semifinals ... Player for Dallas of MLS before going to Norway.
Brad Guzan, GK, 25, 16, Aston Villa (England) — The No. 3 goalkeeper behind Tim Howard and Marcus Hahnemann ... Backs up former U.S. star keeper Brad Friedel for Aston Villa ... Blanked Egypt in 2009 Confederations Cup to help Americans advance ... Posted three shutouts and 3-1-1 record in 2010 World Cup qualifying.
Marcus Hahnemann, GK, 37, 15, Wolverhampton (England) — Second World Cup for Hahnemann ... Now in 11th season in England, helped Reading get promoted to Premier League before joining Wolves last season and taking over as the starter ... Had longest layoff from national team duty, with an eight-year, five-month, 28-day break spanning appearances between 1994 and 2003.
Stuart Holden, M, 24, 12, Bolton (England) — Scored a goal against Grenada in his U.S. debut on July 4, 2009, in Gold Cup. ... Eleven appearances in 2009 were most by first-year player since Jonathan Bornstein (12) in 2007. Finished with two goals and three assists. ... Played on 2008 Olympic team, scoring one goal.
Tim Howard, GK, 31, 49, Everton (England) — Had six clean sheets and a 0.92 goals-against average in 13 qualifiers for 2010 World Cup. ... Awarded Golden Glove as best goalkeeper at Confederations Cup. Made eight saves to hold top-ranked Spain scoreless in semifinals. ... 2008 U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year. ... Backup on 2006 World Cup team.
Oguchi Onyewu, D, 28, 52, AC Milan (Italy) — Played in career-high 13 games in 2009, starting each one, including all five at Confederations Cup. ... Tore patellar tendon in final World Cup qualifier on Oct. 14, 2009, did not return until friendly with Czech Republic during World Cup buildup ... Played in all three games at 2006 World Cup. ... Along with Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley, part of U.S. team that finished best-ever fourth at 1999 Under-17 World Championships.
Jonathan Spector, D, 24, 24, West Ham (England) — One of four players to play every minute of all five games at 2009 Confederations Cup. ... Made first World Cup qualifying appearance on June 6, 2009, against Honduras. ... Can play on right or left ... Played all 90 minutes in four World Cup qualifiers in 2009. ... Injuries limited his time in 2006 and 2008.
Jose Torres, M, 22, 9, Pachuca (Mexico) — All five appearances in 2009 came in World Cup qualifiers. ... Member of 2009 Confederations Cup team, but did not see action. ... Born in Texas to an American mother and Mexican father, could have played for either country. Chose the United States in fall 2008.
Capsules of US World Cup roster
By The Associated Press (CP) – 1 hour ago
Capsules of the 23 players on the U.S. roster for the 2010 World Cup, with position, age, international appearances and club team:
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Jozy Altidore, F, 20, 24, Villareal (Spain) — Leading scorer for U.S. in qualifying for World Cup with six goals ... Youngest player in history to score hat trick for the U.S. national team, in 3-0 victory in qualifying against Trinidad and Tobago on April 1, 2009 ... Played on 2008 Olympic team ... Youngest player on squad.
DaMarcus Beasley, M, 28, 91, Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) — Will appear in third World Cup ... Was exiled from national team for nine months for poor play, but responded with strong outings to make 2010 squad ... Has played professionally in the U.S., Netherlands, England and Scotland, is only American to appear in semifinals of Champions League, for PSV Eindhoven in 2005.
Carlos Bocanegra, D, 31, 77, Rennes (France) — Team captain ... Comes off early May sports hernia surgery ... Leader of defence, played in 15 of 18 World Cup qualifiers in this cycle ... Had game-winning goals in Guatemala in semifinal round and against Honduras in final phase ... Two-time MLS Defender of the Year in four seasons with Chicago Fire.
Jonathan Bornstein, D, 25, 29, Chivas USA — Made six starts in World Cup qualifying, including five in final round ... Scored tying goal in waning seconds against Costa Rica for 2-2 draw and first place in final-round qualifying ... Was 2006 top rookie in MLS ... Struggled in friendly against Czech Republic.
Michael Bradley, M, 22, 41, Borussia Moenchengladbach (Germany) — Son of coach Bob Bradley ... Started in 15 of 18 qualifiers in 2010 cycle, scored five goals, including two game-winners ... Was U.S. Soccer's 2007 Young Male Athlete of the Year and then played for 2008 Olympic team.
Edson Buddle, F, 29, 2, Los Angeles Galaxy — Wasn't even considered a candidate for team until scoring spree this year in MLS ... Leads league with nine goals, showed finishing flashes during U.S. training ... Went seven years between appearance for national team before starting in loss to Czech Republic in first U.S. warmup match for World Cup.
Steve Cherundolo, D, 31, 58, Hannover (Germany) — Injuries cost him appearances in 2000 Olympics, 2002 World Cup, and 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, but otherwise has been mainstay for national squad ... Will appear in second World Cup, on roster for third time.
Ricardo Clark, M, 27, 27, Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) — Dangerous attacker in midfield ... Made his first goal in World Cup qualifying a big one, the winner in 1-0 victory at in Trinidad and Tobago ... A three-time MLS All-Star for Houston Dynamo before heading to Europe, Clark won two titles in MLS.
Jay DeMerit, D, 30, 17, Watford (England) — Tough, rugged defender who stood out in U.S. success at Confederations Cup last year ... Has been bothered by abdominal strain ... Joined Watford on two-week trial and has been a regular there ever since.
Clint Dempsey, M, 27, 60, Fulham (England) — Has become among most dependable American players and was standout for Fulham as it reached Europa League final for first time, scoring goal that knocked out Juventus ... Was sidelined by right knee injury for two months of 2009-10 season ... Had spectacular Confederations Cup as U.S. finished second ... Scored lone goal credited to U.S. player in 2006 World Cup, against Ghana.
Landon Donovan, M, 28, 121, Los Angeles Galaxy — The unchallenged star of the team and a three-time World Cup player ... Creative passer and shooter, can also play up front ... Also played last season at Everton with Tim Howard .... Won his third U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year award in 2009 ... Donovan is nation's leader in World Cup qualifying appearances (35) and goals (12).
Maurice Edu, M, 24, 13, Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) — Also can play on back line ... Captain of 2008 Olympic team ... Torn ligament in left knee last spring sidelined Edu for both club and country until December 2009 ... Scored goal in friendly vs. Czech Republic in buildup to World Cup.
Benny Feilhaber, M, 25, 31, Aarhus (Denmark) — Has worked his way up from youth teams to become regular for national squad ... Scored on 22-yard volley against Mexico in 2007 Confederations Cup final victory ... Was member of 2008 Olympic team ... Was born in Brazil.
Robbie Findley, F, 24, 4, Real Salt Lake — Speedy developing striker, who compensates in part for the absence of Charlie Davies. ... Helped Real win the MLS Cup last season, scoring a goal and then making penalty kick ... Probably the final player to make squad.
Herculez Gomez, F, 28, 3, Pachuca (Mexico) — From having contract not renewed with Kansas City of MLS to World Cup, quite a few months for Gomez ... Tied for Mexico league scoring lead with 10 goals in 14 appearances for Puebla, also scored in friendly with Czechs ... His finishing skills impressed Bradley.
Clarence Goodson, D, 28, 11, IK Start (Norway) — Tall and rangy defender, provides depth on a defence struggling to stay healthy ... Was key member of 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up, scoring goal against Honduras in semifinals ... Player for Dallas of MLS before going to Norway.
Brad Guzan, GK, 25, 16, Aston Villa (England) — The No. 3 goalkeeper behind Tim Howard and Marcus Hahnemann ... Backs up former U.S. star keeper Brad Friedel for Aston Villa ... Blanked Egypt in 2009 Confederations Cup to help Americans advance ... Posted three shutouts and 3-1-1 record in 2010 World Cup qualifying.
Marcus Hahnemann, GK, 37, 15, Wolverhampton (England) — Second World Cup for Hahnemann ... Now in 11th season in England, helped Reading get promoted to Premier League before joining Wolves last season and taking over as the starter ... Had longest layoff from national team duty, with an eight-year, five-month, 28-day break spanning appearances between 1994 and 2003.
Stuart Holden, M, 24, 12, Bolton (England) — Scored a goal against Grenada in his U.S. debut on July 4, 2009, in Gold Cup. ... Eleven appearances in 2009 were most by first-year player since Jonathan Bornstein (12) in 2007. Finished with two goals and three assists. ... Played on 2008 Olympic team, scoring one goal.
Tim Howard, GK, 31, 49, Everton (England) — Had six clean sheets and a 0.92 goals-against average in 13 qualifiers for 2010 World Cup. ... Awarded Golden Glove as best goalkeeper at Confederations Cup. Made eight saves to hold top-ranked Spain scoreless in semifinals. ... 2008 U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year. ... Backup on 2006 World Cup team.
Oguchi Onyewu, D, 28, 52, AC Milan (Italy) — Played in career-high 13 games in 2009, starting each one, including all five at Confederations Cup. ... Tore patellar tendon in final World Cup qualifier on Oct. 14, 2009, did not return until friendly with Czech Republic during World Cup buildup ... Played in all three games at 2006 World Cup. ... Along with Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley, part of U.S. team that finished best-ever fourth at 1999 Under-17 World Championships.
Jonathan Spector, D, 24, 24, West Ham (England) — One of four players to play every minute of all five games at 2009 Confederations Cup. ... Made first World Cup qualifying appearance on June 6, 2009, against Honduras. ... Can play on right or left ... Played all 90 minutes in four World Cup qualifiers in 2009. ... Injuries limited his time in 2006 and 2008.
Jose Torres, M, 22, 9, Pachuca (Mexico) — All five appearances in 2009 came in World Cup qualifiers. ... Member of 2009 Confederations Cup team, but did not see action. ... Born in Texas to an American mother and Mexican father, could have played for either country. Chose the United States in fall 2008.
im glad they cut johnson. super suprised they kept findlay around hes a bum in MLS. buddle seemed to come outta nowhere, game against czech was his first in 7 years for USMNT. im glad they cut ching personally 2. i wonder if bob bradley is in love with bornstein though. i know hes weak at that spot but we have 0 better options then him? find that hard to believe.
Sorry if I offended anyone - I wasn't trying to be sarcastic or cute. I know virtually nothing about soccer. But I did see that most of these guys were currently playing outside the US and there weren't many of them with names like "Dave Smith". I just thought with 300 million people we should be able to field a team of Americans, which apparently, we are.
none taken...didn't know which angle u were taking...it's all good...i would like to think this is the best product we have ever put out...(be waaay better with davies on the squad)..but i don't think that is saying too much...i am not really fond of alot of the players on this team...i really hope timmy howard can stand on his head..cuz the u.s. are gonna need him bigtime ...i would be very surprised if they don't make it out of their group...but after that it's goodnite irene....my personal feeling is this tourney is up fer grabs to only a handful of teams...and the u.s. aint one of them..i hope someday to see the u.s. make some noise....
