The US roster for the next two World Cup 2010 qualifiers has been released, and there is a surprise or two for the Yanks.
Real Salt Lake's 24-year-old striker Robbie Findley is a part of the squad, while new 1860 Munich boy Kenny Cooper is not. Findley has played mere minutes in the red, white and blue kit, but has 10 goals in 15 MLS games this year.
Also out? Freddy Adu won't be in the mix, which is surely making his bout with Benfica even less fun. It's hard to argue for his inclusion at the expense of any midfielder who did make the 24-man. Freddy might want to think about going somewhere where he can actually play soccer, because he's no longer a cute teenage story on the bench. I really wish the best for him.
The full roster sees no surprises in goal (Tim Howard and Brad Guzan), but Clarence Goodson's inclusion in the group of backliners may raise an eyebrow. The other defenders are Carlos Bocanegra, Jonathan Bornstein, Steve Cherundolo, Jay DeMerit, Chad Marshall, Oguchi Onyewu and Jonathan Spector.
Joining Findley up top are big men Brian Ching and Conor Casey, with new Hull City striker Jozy Altidore, Landon Donovan and Charlie Davies rounding out the group. The midfield includes Kyle Beckerman, Ricardo Clark, Benny Feilhaber, Michael Bradley, Stuart Holden, Clint Dempsey, Robbie Rogers and Jose Torres.
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