The changes are in to the USMNT squad, with USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann swapping out players between the October friendlies.
USMNT roster changes for New Zealand friendly
USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann announced substantial changes to his roster for Tuesday’s international friendly against New Zealand. Klinsmann released several of his Europe-based players back to their clubs along with Jordan Morris and Chris Wondolowski. In their place, he called in seven players for the game at RFK Stadium (8pm ET – ESPN).
“These friendly games are about getting our group ready for Mexico and Costa Rica,” Klinsmann said. “For the guys coming in, it’s a chance to prove their point. We sent some of our European-based guys back to make sure they stay in a rhythm for the next few weeks, and with Jordan Morris and Chris Wondolowski they have a chance to extend their seasons. When it comes to roster spots for November, the fight is on.
USMNT roster for New Zealand friendly
GK: David Bingham (San Jose Earthquakes), Bill Hamid (DC United), William Yarbrough (Club Leon)
DEF: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Matt Besler (Sporting KC), Steve Birnbaum (DC United), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca), Michael Orozco (Club Tijuana), Tim Parker (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
MID: Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Michael Bradley (Toronto FC), Lynden Gooch (Sunderland), Perry Kitchen (Hearts), Sacha Kljestan (New York Red Bulls), Danny Williams (Reading)
FOR: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC), Terrence Boyd (RB Leipzig), Julian Green (Bayern Munich)
