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Klinsmann calls up 22 for USA v Mexico

New USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann has announced a 22-player roster for next Wednesday’s USA v Mexico friendly at Lincoln Financial Field.

Among those getting the call is Michael Orozco Fiscal, the former defender of the Philadelphia Union who is now with San Luis in the Mexican Primera.

Nine professional leagues from eight different countries are represented on the roster. Landon Donovan is among the seven players from MLS getting the call. Timothy Chandler is among the six players from Germany on the roster. Three players in addition to Orozco Fiscal join the team from Mexican clubs.

“One of the goals of the roster for this game and moving forward is to create competition at each position,” said Klinsmann. “There are many players who are established as well as many players who will get opportunities, and we want there to be a healthy contest for spots on the roster. We will get a good look at where each player is as quickly as we can during the short time in camp, and we will finish with an exciting game against Mexico.”

GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C.United), Tim Howard (Everton)
DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Etienne), Edgar Castillo (Club America), Timmy Chandler (FC Nürnberg), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Heath Pearce (Chivas USA), Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), José Torres (Pachuca)
FORWARDS (5): Freddy Adu (Benfica), Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla), Edson Buddle (FC Ingolstadt), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy)

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