U.S. Roster Inexperienced

With a rash of injuries limiting his options, U.S. MNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called in a 23-player roster to prepare for two key CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. The defense especially, took a hit without the inclusion of outside backs Fabian Johnson and Timmy Chandler. Also missing is midfielder Jose Torres, like Chandler, out with a hamstring injury. Midfielder Danny Williams was also not included.
Klinsmann is likely to play Omar Gonzalez and Geoff Cameron, who started in the middle of the back line against Honduras, as the anchor against the Ticos. However, Clarence Goodson, who is experienced at center back, is on the roster.
The U.S. will host Costa Rica on Friday, March 22 in Commerce City, Colo., and travel to Mexico City four days later.

U.S. MNT Hexagonal Training Roster

Goalkeepers (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa – 5/3 SO), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire – 0/0), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake – 0/0). Defenders (6): Tony Beltran (Real Salt Lake – 0/0), Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City – 0/0), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City – 6/0), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy – 1/0), Clarence Goodson (Brondby – 5/0), Justin Morrow (San Jose Earthquakes – 0/0) Midfielders (6): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla – 26/6), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake – 2/0), Michael Bradley (Roma – 20/5), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana – 1/0), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor – 10/0), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04 – 6/0), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht – 13/0), Brek Shea (Stoke City – 2/0), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City – 4/0). Forwards (4): Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar – 18/6), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna – 2/0), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur – 27/11), Herculez Gomez (Santos – 6/2), Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC – 12/10) Fla.)