USMNT calls up MLS-based players ahead of friendly vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina

The camp is being held ahead of a trio of World Cup qualifiers starting in late January, and is intended to keep MLS players fit now that the offseason has begun for most of them.

Speaking to reporters after the announcement, Berhalter said: “It’s essential that when we hit the field on Jan.

“We understand that guys have been playing all year, they’re fatigued, and that’s why the program will be slightly different.

The roster also contains 12 uncapped players.

He recently secured a transfer to LaLiga side Real Sociedad, and will join them officially from Jan.

He wasn’t at that camp, but you know Jonathan’s a guy who’s going to be going overseas in January, it’s important for us to get a good look at him,” Berhalter said.

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