Sports News of Monday, 26 June 2017

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

US coach Bruce Arena names squad to face Ghana

Bruce Arena has named his squad for the Ghana game Bruce Arena has named his squad for the Ghana game

USA head coach Bruce Arena has named the final 23-man squad to face Ghana in next month's international friendly.

The select band of players will also be representing the country in the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

With a mix of veterans and promising young talent, the United States will seek its sixth confederation championship title.

''It’s a good roster with a nice blend of experienced, veteran players and a good group of newcomers as well,” Arena said.

''There’s good balance at every position. We can play a number of ways, and I think all these players have a desire to play for the U.S. and will be working hard. It will be a competitive camp. They are going to be highly motivated, very coachable and they have an opportunity to make a statement.''

The Yankees will test their preparations with the tune-up against the Black Stars at Pratt & Whitney Stadium East Hartford, Conn. on July 1.

GOALKEEPERS: Brad Guzan (Atlanta United FC), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Sean Johnson (New York City FC)

DEFENDERS: Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca/MEX), Matt Hedges (FC Dallas), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest/ENG), Matt Miazga (Chelsea/ENG), Justin Morrow (Toronto FC/CAN), Jorge Villafaña (Santos Laguna, MEX), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

MIDFIELDERS: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana/MEX), Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana/MEX), Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC), Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution), Kenny Saief (Gent/BEL), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)

FORWARDS: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC)