ASN: 9 European-based gamers added to USMNT roster; Steffen out injured

The USMNT roster for November begins to take form with the addition of 9 European-based gamers. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta appears to be like on the additions. 

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Brian Sciaretta

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November 06, 2019
8:00 PM

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US SOCCER at the moment introduced that 9 European-based gamers could be becoming a member of the U.S. nationwide staff for the November window. This record will be part of numerous the domestically-based gamers at the moment assembled in a precamp.

That doesn’t, nevertheless, make up the ultimate roster. There may even be additions of gamers who’re at the moment making ready for MLS Cup (potentials embrace Michael Bradley, Jordan Morris, Cristian Roldan, and Jozy Altidore – relying on well being). Some gamers may even be reduce, as nicely. Some may be part of the U.S. U-23 staff for a event in Spain, others won’t make any roster. U.S Soccer additionally confirmed that defender Mark McKenzie, midfielders Brenden Aaronson and Djordje Mihailovic, and forwards Jeremy Ebobisse and Jonathan Lewis will depart the group later this week to affix the U-23 staff. 

The ultimate U.S. nationwide staff roster for the November video games can be introduced on Monday.

The 9 European-based gamers who joined the U.S. staff are

Roster additions
DEFENDERS (4): John Brooks (Wolfsburg/GER; 37/3), Sergiño Dest (Ajax/NED; 2/0), Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 38/1), DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United/ENG; 60/0),

MIDFIELDERS (2): Weston McKennie (Schalke/GER; 17/6), Alfredo Morales (Fortuna Düsseldorf/GER; 14/0)

FORWARDS (3): Tyler Boyd (Besiktas/TUR; 8/2), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/ENG; 34/14), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen/GER; 11/3)

Present roster
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Atlanta United FC; 62/0), Sean Johnson (New York Metropolis FC; 8/0), Matt Turner (New England Revolution; 0/0)

DEFENDERS (10): John Brooks (Wolfsburg/GER; 37/3), Reggie Cannon (FC Dallas; 9/0), Sergiño Dest (Ajax/NED; 2/0), Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC; 0/0), Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes; 9/0), Aaron Lengthy (New York Pink Bulls; 14/2), Daniel Lovitz (Montreal Affect/CAN; 12/0), Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 38/1), DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United/ENG; 60/0), Walker Zimmerman (LAFC; 11/2)

MIDFIELDERS (5): Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 12/2), Weston McKennie (Schalke/GER; 17/6), Alfredo Morales (Fortuna Düsseldorf/GER; 14/0), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC; 20/0), Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 4/0)

FORWARDS (6): Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 30/5), Corey Baird (Actual Salt Lake; 4/0), Tyler Boyd (Besiktas/TUR; 8/2), Christian Pulisic (Chelsea/ENG; 34/14), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen/GER; 11/3), Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC; 54/10)

Some thoughtsSteffen’s late damage
Berhalter must play these upcoming video games with the staff’s backup goalkeeper as a consequence of a late damage picked up by Zack Steffen. That may probably fall both on Brad Guzan, Sean Johnson, Matt Turner.

However regardless, Steffen has proven to be a participant who could make an infinite saves and now there’ll a variety of strain on not simply the backup goalkeepers, however among the many defenders as nicely, to fill the void.

Miazga and Holmes on the greatest absences
There are actually a variety of notable omissions. Many promising younger gamers like Antonee Robinson, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Emmanuel Sabbi, and Richard Ledezma can be with the U-23 staff for the upcoming camp in Spain – ASN has realized.

However the omission of Matt Miazga, who has began necessary video games underneath Berhalter such because the Gold Cup closing, is obvious. The New Jersey native is a lock starter for Studying FC and has typically carried out nicely for his membership.

The omission of Duane Holmes can also be stunning given the staff’s wrestle to attain objectives in latest months. He’s again to beginning for Derby County after accidents and sicknesses have hampered him this season however the reality he initially made the Gold Cup staff steered he was as soon as much more extremely regarded than this omission signifies.

Brooks, Dest, Morales return
Three gamers are on this record who weren’t a part of the ugly loss to Canada final month. John Brooks and Alfredo Morales are actually wholesome after lacking the final camp with accidents. As everybody is aware of, Sergino Dest is now dedicated to this system after deciding to play for the US.

All three needs to be welcome additions. Brooks is enjoying nicely for Wolfsburg’s backline and Alfredo Morales will carry some much-needed chunk defensively. Dest remains to be a piece in progress defensively however can get ahead in addition to any American fullback in latest reminiscence.