MLS Toronto FC

TFC Duo Off to U.S. MNT Camp

Published on November 11, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release


Toronto FC announced Tuesday that forward Chad Barrett and goalkeeper Brian Edwards have been invited to a five day camp by U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley. The camp, held in Denver, is a prelude to the American's final game of the Semifinal Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifying and is for MLS players who have completed their season. The final group game against Guatemala will take place Wednesday, November 19 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. The roster for the players who will train in advance of the qualifier against Guatemala will be announced Sunday, November 16.

Barrett, 23, is getting his first invitation to the U.S. National Team as a member of Toronto FC. The forward earned his first cap with the senior squad on June 22, 2008 when he came in as a second half substitute in the U.S.'s 1-0 victory over Barbados in the second leg of their World Cup Qualifier. Barrett was previously a member of the U-23 squad that took part in 2008 Olympic Qualifying.

Edwards, 24, is getting his first ever call into the U.S. National Team. In his first professional season in MLS, Edwards appeared in six games, all as a starter compiling 540 minutes making 23 saves, with a GAA of 1.33. He also appeared in eight Reserve league matches playing 689 minutes.

The United States, along with Costa Rica and El Salvador have already advanced to the final round of CONCACAF Qualifying from Group 1 with the remaining three teams to be determined on November 19.

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