First Group of Players called in for the next 5 matches

Today’s group.....

GOALKEEPERS: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake).

DEFENDERS: Carlos Bocanegra (Rangers), Edgar Castillo (Club Tijuana), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Alfredo Morales (Hertha Berlin).

MIDFIELDERS: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Michael Bradley (Chievo Verona), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Jose Torres (Pachuca), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim).

FORWARDS: Clint Dempsey (Fulham).

Chandler said he needed a break..can't be good.

He understands if he accepts this call up he's tied to the US. It seems like he's still holding out for a Germany call up.

If it was Germany calling him up, I'm sure he wouldn't need a break.

OK, for us not too upto speed on the MLS, anyone want to give me an idea of who will be added on Sunday?

Thats why I said it can't be good. He's a good player, and from what it looks like, his heart doesn't fully lie with us.

Ives reports that Onyewu and Altidore need a break but will rejoin the team in a week.
Goodson, Parkhurst, Gomez are still playing.
Joe Corona and Terrence Boyd have tweeted they are coming in later.
That is 23 of the 29 . .

I'm bummed Damarcus Beasley wasn't called up. I think he's still one of our best wingers. Also interesting to note that Brek Shea wasn't called up - I'm not sure he'll be in the second bunch either. But I don't think Shea deserves the call-up anyway.

Corona is part of the original 16, look above

i'm moving on from chandler now so i'm not disappointed later. still it's a shame after he pledged his loyalty to the USA.

Morales plays in Germany, not Mexico

I guess Femexfut doesn't think much of Joe Corona. And it's hard to imagine he's one of our best considering his experience level. But apparently he is. "“All the players coming now for this very special four-week period represent our core,” said Klinsmann. “It’s a clear signal to other players that right now it’s down to business. We’re playing World Cup qualifiers. It’s not about experimenting or seeing different players, it’s about who we think are the best"

It's his decision and even if this were true it's one we have to respect. He may not get that chance and he knows he'll have a few more opportunities with the US team. He's one to watch with injuries anyway.

Corona interests me because I think he has the ability to be a late game impact player. He is pretty quick and had a decent touch. I think he is the guy you throw on at the 75 min mark and just let him run at defenders.

Interesting to see if Corona makes the final 23. I could see JK calling in young guys like Corona, Boyd and Morales but not including them in the 23.

Where did you see this statement?

On the exclusion of Timmy Chandler from the roster:
“I have had long conversations with Timmy about where he is in his professional career and his commitment to playing international football. He has expressed his appreciation for all the opportunities we have given him, but he also feels at this point he needs to take a break. It’s disappointing not having him as a part of the team at this important juncture of building our team, but ultimately a player must decide what is best for him. The door is certainly not closed on Timmy, but in the moment we move on without him.”