The U.S. Men’s National Team roster was announced Thursday and chances are there are some names you haven’t heard. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann explained that the new World Cup cycle means he wants to look at new players, including some young players that are relatively unknown amongst fans.
Meanwhile, SBI’s Ives Galarcep takes a look at the uncapped American players who may warrant a look from Klinsmann during the experimental phase of the new World Cup cycle.
And it looks like Sepp Blatter isn’t losing his post as FIFA’s president anytime soon. UEFA president Michael Platini told reporters Thursday he will not campaign against Blatter for the presidency, meaning Blatter will likely coast to a fifth term.
Here is a rundown of all the stories featured on SBI Thursday:
U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
Klinsmann prioritizing looking at USMNT’s inexperienced youth
Klinsmann names young 22-man USMNT squad for first friendly of new cycle
Cech, Rosicky headline 20-man Czech Republic squad
A look at a Best XI of Uncapped Americans
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Donovan leads Galaxy in rout of D.C. United
Curtin, Meola, Harkes, Marsch among Union’s head coach candidates
Timbers’ Paparatto receives one-match ban for dangerous elbow
EUROPEAN SOCCER
Thursday Kickoff: Platini won’t run against Blatter; Rooney named England captain; and more
Real Madrid land kind draw, Barca not as lucky as clubs learn UEFA Champions League group stage foes
Kamara parts ways with Middlesbrough by mutual consent
Americans Abroad: Wednesday Rewind
Americans Abroad: Weekend Preview