In the latest soccer news: Bob Bradley announced his 22-man roster for the El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago qualifiers. Besides calling in his core-group of players, Bradley looked to several European based players who have been injured or obscure from recent USMNT games. Let's take a look at the inclusions for Bob Bradley's roster.
Defender Jay Demerit has not received a call-up in quite some time and desire to make an impression in central defense. Jonathan Spector benefits from Cherundolo's recent injury and lack of fitness. Look for Frankie Hejduk to start against El Salvador and Spector against T&T. Spector, the consumate defensive utility player could see time at left back, as well.
Pablo Maestroni receives the call after serving his suspension. Will he start either game? Freddy Adu might be asked to break down the bunkering El Salvadorians in the second half if the game is a stale mate. Freddy continues to ride the bench at AS Monaco. Will he demonstrate the rust that he collects in France or will he prove to both coaches that he can play? Eddie Johnson hits the USMNT scene again after various exclusions due to lack of playing time. His recent Cardiff City performances caught Bradley's eye over the past two months. With EJ being fifth forward, it appears difficult that he will be playing an extended amount of minutes.
This is the 22-Man roster.
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 4/3 SO), Tim Howard (Everton: 8/6 SO), Marcus Hahnemann (Reading: 1/1 SO)
DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes: 17/2), Danny Califf (FC Midtjylland: 3/0), Jay DeMerit (Watford: 1/0), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus Crew: 15/1), Oguchi Onyewu (Standard de Liege: 13/1), Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock: 8/0), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United: 2/1)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Freddy Adu (AS Monaco: 5/1), DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers: 22/6), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach: 7/4), Maurice Edu (Glasgow Rangers: 3/0), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA: 7/0), Pablo Mastroeni (Colorado Rapids: 12/0), José Francisco Torres (Pachuca: 2/0)
FORWARDS (5): Jozy Altidore (Xerez C.D.: 4/1), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo: 13/6), Clint Dempsey (Fulham FC: 13/4), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy: 26/9), Eddie Johnson (Cardiff City: 9/8)
What will USA field for the El Salvador game? WHat will the USA field for T&T? Who would your starters be? Are you happy with the rosters? Were you surprised not to see Wynne, Rogers, Cooper and Bornstein?
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