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Despite the off-field allure of having a marketable U.S athlete in the ranks, this current crop have earned their place at the Champions League s top sides on merit, according to ex-national team goalkeeper Brad Friedel. The U.S. players that are at their clubs, including Christian, are in on merit and their ability alone. It’s not about marketing, Friedel tells Goal. The marketing is not as big as people think in the United States just yet. As the sport grows in the U.S., there will be opportunities, but today, he’s in on his ability alone. Christian is arguably our best player, [he] definitely is on the attacking front and at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Colorado Rapids’ Kellyn Acosta named to USMNT roster for Concacaf Nations League Final Four
Colorado Real’s Ethan Horvath will also be joining the squad.
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On May 24, U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) head coach Gregg Berhalter named the 23 players that will represent the senior Stars and Stripes in the Concacaf Nations League Final Four. Berhalter selected Colorado Rapids’ versatile midfielder Kelly Acosta, along with Colorado Real Soccer Club alumni and Belgium’s Club Brugge goalkeeper Ethan Horvath. The final 23 were selected from a 40-player provisional roster that included Colorado Rapids left back Sam Vines.
May 24, 2021, 10:45 PM GMT+1
USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter names squad ahead of international tournament Nation s League | John Dorton/ISI Photos/Getty Images
United States men’s national team head coach Gregg Berhalter finally released the 23-man roster for the CONCACAF Nations League.
His decision was not an easy one this year as this tournament stands as the last opportunity for the players to unite before 2022 World Cup qualifiers begin.
Though other nations will use the CONCACAF Gold Cup as preparations for World Cup-related matches, the United States won’t enjoy that luxury. Berhalter explained that since the core of the US national team plays in Europe, individuals will not be called up and instead enjoy a much needed break.