Jürgen Klinsmann’s provisional list for the United States national football team for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil showcases a blend of experience and youth. The inclusion of veterans like Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, and Clint Dempsey provides leadership and experience, while younger talents such as Jozy Altidore and Alejandro Bedoya offer energy and fresh legs.
The USA faces a challenging task in Group G, often referred to as the “Group of Death,” with strong competitors like Portugal, Germany, and Ghana. Klinsmann’s selection reflects his strategy to balance the team with players who have proven themselves on the international stage and those who can bring new dynamics to the team.
Here’s a breakdown of the roster:
Goalkeepers:
- Brad Guzan (Aston Villa)
- Tim Howard (Everton)
- Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
Defenders:
- DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla)
- Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City)
- John Brooks (Hertha Berlin)
- Geoff Cameron (Stoke City)
- Timmy Chandler (FC Nuremberg)
- Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders)
- Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy)
- Clarence Goodson (San Jose Earthquakes)
- Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim)
- Michael Parkhurst (Columbus Crew)
- DeAndre Yedlin (Seattle Sounders)
Midfielders:
- Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake)
- Alejandro Bedoya (FC Nantes)
- Michael Bradley (Toronto FC)
- Joe Corona (Club Tijuana)
- Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo)
- Mix Diskerud (Rosenborg)
- Maurice Edu (Philadelphia Union)
- Julian Green (Bayern Munich)
- Jermaine Jones (Besiktas)
- Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
Forwards:
- Jozy Altidore (Sunderland)
- Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna)
- Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders)
- Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)
- Aron Johannsson (AZ Alkmaar)
- Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
It will be interesting to see how Klinsmann manages this diverse group of players and whether they can come together to compete effectively against their formidable opponents in Group G.
Tags: Jürgen Klinsmann, United States, World Cup 2014, Brazil, Group G, provisional list
