U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team: Picking the 23 for the Gold Cup

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Published: May 20, 2011

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The biennial Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) championship is once again upon us in June. 

U.S. Men's National Team Coach Bob Bradley has stated that he will release the 23-man roster for the Gold Cup on Monday, May 23rd.  Which players will he pick?

The winner of this Gold Cup gets to represent the federation in the 2013 Confederations Cup, a tune-up for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.  U.S. Soccer has made targeting the Confederations Cup a priority.  The United States doesn't get the high-profile games that Europe (UEFA) and South America (CONMEBOL) do during their World Cup qualifying rounds and continental championships. 

With that in mind, Bradley's roster will be an "A" team, selected to win the tournament.  Developmental and fringe players will get their chances in later friendlies. 

Goal:  Tim Howard, Marcus Hahnemann, David Yelldell

Tim is still wearing the USA's No. 1 shirt, and normal first backup Brad Guzan is getting married during the Gold Cup.

Defenders:

Left Back:  Jonathan Bornstein, Eric Lichaj

Left Back/Center Back: Carlos Bocanegra

Center Back: Oguchi Onyewu, Clarence Goodson, Tim Ream

Right Back: Steve Cherundolo, Timothy Chandler

Despite some back line choices being a little bit banged up (Jay DeMerit), there's a solid eight available.

Bornstein is a World Cup veteran and has been the starter at left back when Bocanegra plays in the center. 

Lichaj finished the season at Leeds playing left back, and we sorely need options there. 

Onyewu was banged up enough not to play in his Dutch league final but has stated he's ready for the Gold Cup. 

Goodson has often looked like our best center back and is coming off a good year in Denmark. 

Tim Ream has been worked...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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