Rapids Defender Ugo Ihemelu Called Into U.S. National Team Training Camp
Published on January 7, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release
COMMERCE CITY, COLO. (Wednesday, January 7, 2009) - The U.S. Soccer Federation announced that Colorado Rapids defender UGO IHEMELU has been called into the U.S. Men's National Team Camp in Carson, Calif. to replace Rapids defender Cory Gibbs, who withdrew from the camp earlier this week.
Ihemelu is the second addition to the U.S. roster following the start of training camp, joining San Jose defender Jason Hernandez as replacements for Clarence Goodson and Gibbs.
Ihemelu has one international appearance to his credit, playing in the USA's 5-0 defeat of Norway on Jan. 29, 2006, at The Home Depot Center.
He arrived in California Tuesday evening and will suit up for this morning's training session.
The group is preparing for the USA's first match of 2009, a friendly against Sweden on Jan. 24 at The Home Depot Center.
The match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel and Galavision beginning at 6:30 p.m. MT. Fans can also follow the game live via ussoccer.com's MatchTracker.
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