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U.S. MNT Opens 2018, Concludes January Camp with Friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina

January 26, 2018 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) News Release

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U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM CONCLUDES JANUARY CAMP WITH FRIENDLY ON JAN. 28 AGAINST BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

MNT Takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Opening Match of 2018; Watch Live on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. ET (FS1, UniMas and UDN)

CHICAGO (Jan. 25, 2018) - With the potential for several promising young players to earn their first senior team appearances, the U.S. Men's National Team opens 2018 with a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday, Jan. 28 in Carson, Calif.

U.S. MNT Roster by Position (Club; Caps/Goals): GOALKEEPERS (4): Alex Bono (Toronto FC/CAN; 0/0), Bill Hamid (Midtjylland/DEN; 4/0), Cody Cropper (New England Revolution; 0/0), Zack Steffen (Columbus Crew SC; 0/0) DEFENDERS (9): Danny Acosta (Real Salt Lake; 0/0), Justen Glad (Real Salt Lake; 0/0), Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes; 0/0), Justin Morrow (Toronto FC/CAN; 3/0), Ike Opara (Sporting Kansas City; 0/0), Tim Parker (Vancouver Whitecaps FC/CAN; 0/0), Matt Polster (Chicago Fire; 0/0), Brandon Vincent (Chicago Fire; 1/0), Walker Zimmerman (Los Angeles Football Club; 1/0) MIDFIELDERS (11):

Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls; 1/0), Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 15/2), Russell Canouse (D.C. United; 0/0), Marky Delgado (Toronto FC/CAN; 0/0), Marlon Hairston (Colorado Rapids; 0/0), Ian Harkes (D.C. United; 0/0), Brooks Lennon (Real Salt Lake; 0/0), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC; 1/0), Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution; 3/1), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC; 2/0), Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC; 37/6) FORWARDS (5):

Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution; 27/3), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC; 24/5), Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United FC; 0/0), Rubio Rubin (Unattached; 3/0), CJ Sapong (Philadelphia Union; 3/0)

STORYLINES: Most encouragingly on this roster, the group is heavily populated with players moving through the development pipeline, starting with Youth National Team experience.

Twelve players have been included on the final U.S. roster at a FIFA Youth World Cup, including recent U-20 MNT graduates Danny Acosta, Tyler Adams, Justen Glad and Brooks Lennon, who were part of the team that reached the quarterfinal of the 2017 U-20 World Cup. In addition, 19 players have U.S. Soccer Development Academy ties.

This time of year, one normally sees a notable amount of young and uncapped players and this time around it's even more pronounced. A total of 52 percent of the roster is hoping to make their international debut at the end of the month, while 10 are getting their first taste of a senior National Team camp . Youth is well served, as 20 players on the 29-man squad are 24-years-old or younger.

A few of the USA's best and brightest were unavailable for selection due to injury. Paul Arriola had a minor procedure immediately following the season for D.C. United. Jordan Morris continues to recover from a hamstring injury, while Bobby Wood has been dealing with a lingering knee issue and is using the international break to receive treatment. In addition, players involved in their league playoffs were allowed to remain with their clubs.

The U.S. will face Bosnia and Herzegovina for just the second time. The U.S. won the first meeting, using a Jozy Altidore hat trick to erase a 2-0 deficit and defeat Zmajevi 4-3 on Aug. 14, 2013 in Sarajevo.

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