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1-Brad Friedel
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(Blackburn Rovers, England) Born: 18.7.71 Caps: 67 Goals: 0
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Challenging for a first team place in the U.S. team. Excellent shot-stopper, heroics helped club win English League Cup. Has also played for Liverpool, Galatasaray and Columbus Crew.
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18-Kasey Keller
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(Tottenham Hotspur, England) Born: 29-11-69 Caps: 56 Goals: 0
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Long-time first choice U.S. keeper known for outstanding positional play and ability to organize defense. Has also played for Rayo Vallecano, Leicester City and Millwall. A total of 28 international clean sheets.
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19-Tony Meola
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(Kansas City Wizards, United States) Born: 21-2-69 Caps: 97 Goals: 0
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Veteran of the 1990 and 1994 World Cup finals, continues in the international picture for the U.S. despite irregular appearances. Known for 'big game' exploits.
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12-Jeff Agoos
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(San Jose Earthquakes, United States) Born: 2-5-68 Caps: 127 Goals: 4 |
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Rugged left-sided and central defender. Strong left-footed player who often takes free-kicks and has become a fixture in the U.S. back line. Lacks pace and often has trouble against quicker opponents.
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3-Gregg Berhalter
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(Crystal Palace, England) Born: 1-8-73 Caps: 25 Goals: 0
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Steady central defender although not a regular first-team choice. Has struggled to gain a starting role at club level, but is dependable when called on by the national team. Has also played for Sparta Rotterdam and Cambuur Leeuwarden in the Netherlands.
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14-Steve Cherundolo
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(Hanover 96) Born: 19.2.79 Caps: 10 Goals: 0
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Speedy right-sided defender, who was impressive during World Cup qualification. Injury-stricken in 2002, struggling to re-establish himself in the team for the finals. Can also play in midfield in 3-5-2 formation. |
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2-Frankie Hejduk
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(Bayer Leverkusen, Germany) Born: 5-8-74 Caps: 38 Goals: 5
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Quick, yet often undisciplined, right-sided defender. Rarely sees first team action for his club. Role has been reduced to that of reserve for the U.S. Can also play on midfield flank. Also played for Tampa Bay Mutiny in Major League Soccer.
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16-Carlos Llamosa
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(New England Revolution, United States) Born: 30-6-69 Caps: 26 Goals: 0 |
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Talented man-marking central defender, but lacks pace and often commits costly fouls. Remains in contention for a finals place, but does not figure regularly in U.S. team selection.
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4-Pablo Mastroeni
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(Colorado Rapids, United States) Born: 26-8-76 Caps: 8 Goals: 0 |
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A versatile player who can fill central or right-sided roles in defense. A native of Argentina, gained U.S. citizenship last year and has proven to be a promising addition to national team.
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23-Eddie Pope
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(D.C. United, United States) Born: 24-12-73 Caps: 48 Goals: 5
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Key player in the U.S. central defense, but has been plagued by injuries for several years. Very strong in the air and a top defender for club and country when fit.
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6-David Regis
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(Metz, France) Born: 2-12-68 Caps: 25 Goals: 0
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Gained U.S. citizenship shortly before France '98 and has been regular part of the squad since. Classy left-sided player, very comfortable with the ball at his feet and capable of making strong overlapping runs on the flank.
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22-Tony Sanneh
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(FC Nurnburg, Germany) Born: 1-6-71 Caps: 29 Goals: 1
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Physically imposing and strong in the air, but passing can be suspect at times. Can also play in midfield. Previously played for Hertha Berlin and D.C. United.
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17-DaMarcus Beasley
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(Chicago Fire, United States) Born: 24-5-82 Caps: 9 Goals: 1
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While inexperienced on the international stage, he could make an impact in the future. Quick on the flanks, scrappy in front of goal but tracks back well in defense. Needs more games before he blooms.
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21-Landon Donovan
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(San Jose Earthquakes, United States) Born: 4-3-82 Caps: 20 Goals: 4 |
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Needs more games at the highest level, but remains one of the most dangerous players in the squad despite his age. Quick on and off the ball, lethal finisher with both feet and can play as a forward. Still under contract to Bayer Leverkusen of Germany.
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13-Cobi Jones
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(Los Angeles Galaxy, United States) Born: 16-6-70 Caps: 153 Goals: 14 |
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Third most-capped player in the world, has been primarily used as a substitute. Speedy player on either flank or in a forward role. Did a brief stint with Coventry City in 1995.
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7-Eddie Lewis
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(Fulham, England) Born: 17-5-74 Caps: 38 Goals: 3
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Largely used as a reserve for the past two years. Left-sided player who is effective crosser, but quite predictable. Can also play as a left back. Rarely plays for club.
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5-John O'Brien
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(Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands) Born: 29-8-77 Caps: 13 Goals: 1
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Versatile in attacking or defensive midfield role, excellent passer and holder of the ball. Dangerous at free kicks. Has been plagued by injuries throughout his career.
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10-Claudio Reyna
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(Sunderland, England) Born: 20-7-73 Caps: 86 Goals: 8
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Focal point of U.S. team as the midfield organizer. Has tendency to disappear from time to time against strong opponents and has suffered injury problems. Also played for Glasgow Rangers, VfL Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
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8-Earnie Stewart
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(NAC Breda, Netherlands) Born: 28-3-69 Caps: 77 Goals: 15
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Key player in the squad, led U.S. with seven goals during qualification. Veteran of 1994 and 1998 World Cup finals, can play central or wide midfield roles or as a forward.
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11-Clint Mathis
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(NY/NJ MetroStars, United States) Born: 25-11-76 Caps: 19 Goals: 8 |
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Unpredictable yet dangerous attacking player who can also shift to a central midfield role. Rugged, strong in the air and lethal in free-kick situations. Missed almost the entire 2001 season due to a knee injury, but has responded with five goals in eight games this year.
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20-Brian McBride
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(Columbus Crew) Born: 19.6.72 Caps: 60 Goals: 18
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Lethal in the air, strong off and on the ball. Hampered by injuries, but a good finisher with both feet. Scored the Americans' lone goal at France '98 in the 2-1 defeat to Iran.
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9-Joe-Max Moore
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(Everton) Born: 23.2.71 Caps: 98 Goals: 24
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Forward who can also play in midfield. Second all-time scorer for the U.S. who has failed to hold down a regular first-team place at Everton but has featured throughout the season as a late substitute. Lethal free-kick taker and quick on and off the ball.
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15-Josh Wolff
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(Chicago Fire) Born: 15.2.77 Caps: 18 Goals: 6
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Figured prominently in the U.S. plans during qualification, but has been sidelined through injury for most of the last eight months. Quick on and off the ball, good in the air.
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