Has anyone seen a release or a list with the rosters for the U20 and U23 teams for their current or soon-to-be current camps in Florida when they'll play each other as well as several MLS sides?
U-20 (for Florida, Portugal) *Alvarez, Arturo F 5’9” 145 06/28/85 Houston, Texas San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) Barclay, Devin F 5’9” 165 04/09/83 Annapolis, Md. D.C. United (MLS) Cameron, Knox F 6’3” 210 09/17/83 Bronx, N.Y. University of Michigan Clark, Ricardo M 5’10” 165 02/10/83 Jonesboro, Ga. MetroStars (MLS) Cochrane, Ryan D 6’1” 170 08/08/83 Portland, Ore. Santa Clara University Convey, Bobby M 5’8” 150 05/27/83 Philadelphia, PA DC United (MLS) Cronin, Steve GK 6’2” 195 05/28/83 Fair Oaks, Calif. Santa Clara University Grabavoy, Ned M 5’7” 155 07/01/83 New Lenox, Ill. Indiana University Harvey, Jordan D 5’11” 170 01/28/84 Mission Viejo, Calif. UCLA *Johnson, David M 5’11” 160 01/16/84 Venice, Calif. Willem II (Holland) Johnson, Ed F 6’0” 170 03/31/84 Palm Coast, Fla. Dallas Burn (MLS) Klaas, C.J. D 5’7” 160 08/23/83 Cherry Valley, Ill. University of Washington Magee, Mike F 5’9” 150 09/02/84 Long Grove, Ill. MetroStars (MLS) Mapp, Justin M 5’10” 140 10/18/84 Brandon, Miss. Chicago Fire (MLS) Marshall, Chad D 6’3” 185 08/22/84 Riverside, Calif. Stanford University Moor, Drew D 6’0” 170 01/15/84 Dallas, Texas Furman University Moose, Justin M 5’7” 145 11/23/83 Statesville, N.C. Wake Forest University Pearce, Heath D 6’0” 170 08/13/84 Modesto, Calif. University of Portland Quaranta, Santino F 6’1” 185 10/14/84 Baltimore, Md. DC United (MLS) *Simek, Frank D 6’0” 175 10/13/84 Millstadt, Ill. Arsenal (England) Stone, Jordan M 6’1” 170 03/16/84 Allen, Texas Dallas Burn (MLS) Williams, Ford GK 6’3” 190 02/20/84 Raleigh, N.C. University of North Carolina *only participating in Madeira International Tournament
It gives them an advantage over the average college player and inches them closer to the professionals, but it's kind of a stopgap. There's no substitute for professional training IMHO.
As I understand it, the U-23 camp has been canceled due to so many of the core players needing to be with their MLS teams. I am sure another camp will be scheduled in the future.
Capano has not been with the U20 side since before the Charleston qualifiers, if ever. Confirmed that there is no U23 Camp. U20s play Colorado Feb. 22 in Ft. Lauderdale before leaving for a three-match trip to Portugal.
Looks like Maryland defender Chris Lancos and UAB goalkeeper Clint Baumstark are on the outside looking in re rosters spots for UAE. Not sure if a third goalkeeper is allowed to travel with the team for the FIFA event, but it would appear Drew Moor's emergence has bumped Lancos from his spot. I see Ned Grabavoy is fit again. At Charleston he and David Johnson were reserve midfielders. It'll be interesting to see where Alvarez, who reportedly is turning heads, is used during these matches. Alas Sandon, it appears Zak Whitbred is not going to be involved with the U.S. U20s, apparently due to Liverpool's reluctance for him to leave the reserve squad.
Nobody ever believes me, heh. Arturo has some serious skills. I see him more as a midfielder than a forward though. Frankly, I was very surprised that he didn't end up in Dallas. I know they liked him and wanted him, but I guess when Shavar Thomas dropped into their laps at the end of the first round they had to take it, and thought Arturo would be available later on. -Tron
Simek, Jordan and Alvarez only in for portugul because of club commitments? It would be interesting if that were true in Alvarez's case, since he would be the only U-20 whose MLS club didnt want to part with him over that time. Also interestng him being the youngest.
US Soccer Press Release on U20's From the US Soccer Website: CHICAGO (Thursday, February 20, 2003) — The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team will continue their preparations for the FIFA World Youth Championship with a training camp in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., this week, followed by a three-game trip to Portugal in March. In all, the U.S. are scheduled to play four matches in 12 days – including two internationals – before taking one final break prior to departing for the United Arab Emirates and the world championship on March 19. The USA’s first match in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship is scheduled for March 27 in Abu Dhabi against Paraguay. In Florida for their final domestic training camp before the world championship, the U.S. faces the Colorado Rapids on Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University. The U.S. then travels to Portugal on February 27, where they will compete in the Madeira International Tournament. The U.S. faces Portugal on March 3 at 11 a.m. local time (6 a.m. ET), Norway on March 5 at 2 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET) and a Madeira Regional Select Team on March 7 at 10 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET). “The chance to play four matches, including two internationals, in 13 days is invaluable preparation for the team as we prepare for United Arab Emirates,” said U.S. Under-20 MNT head coach Thomas Rongen. “There are still a few things we are working on, and we’ll use the next two weeks to get our team together and make some final decisions about this squad.” Rongen selected a total of 22 players for the matches – although only 19 players will be with the team in Florida and 20 players will travel to Portugal. Arturo Alvarez, Mike Magee, Justin Moose, Drew Moor and Heath Pearce are five players who will compete in this camp after missing out on November’s CONCACAF qualifying tournament. From the players involved in this series of matches, Rongen is expected to select his 20-man roster for the FIFA World Youth Championship. U.S. Under-20 captain Bobby Convey will rejoin the team in Florida for his first Under-20 action since the qualifying tournament. Convey has spent the last two months training with the full U.S. Men’s National Team, starting and impressing in the team’s first three matches of 2003. Convey played just four games with the Under-20s in 2002, but has invaluable experience at the Under-20 level, having participated in the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship in Argentina, where he led the team with two assists in four games. Nine of the U.S. players invited to camp currently earn their living in Major League Soccer, including the D.C. United trio of Santino Quaranta, Devin Barclay and Convey, the Dallas Burn duo of Jordan Stone and Ed Johnson, a pair of MetroStars rookies - Ricardo Clark and Mike Magee, the Chicago Fire’s Justin Mapp and Alvarez of the San Jose Earthquakes. Quaranta, who leads the U.S with four goals in five appearances in 2003, will train and play with the U.S. in Florida, but will not travel to Portugal for personal reasons. Rongen will then select 17 of the remaining 18 players in Florida to join Alvarez and the European-based duo of Frank Simek and David Johnson in Portugal. Alvarez is currently in Spain participating in La Manga Cup with the Earthquakes. The eleven college players named to the roster joined Rongen in camp on February 13 to spend six days focusing on conditioning, before being joined by eight MLS players. The U.S. Under-20s have recorded a 21-8-10 record since January 2002, more than doubling their opponents’ scoring output (73 goals for; 35 goals against). U.S. Under-20 MNT Schedule Date Opponent Location Feb 22 Colorado Rapids FtLaud,Fla March 3 Portugal Madeira, Portugal March 5 Norway Madeira, Portugal March 7 Madeira Select Madeira, Portugal March 27 ParaguayAbu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates March 30 GermanyAbu Dhabi, United ArabEmirates April 2 Korea Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates April 5-6 Round of 16, United Arab Emirates April 9 Quarterfinals, United Arab Emirates April 12 Semifinals, United Arab Emirates April 16 Third Place/Final, United Arab Emirates U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team Training Roster Training Camp (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) Madeira International Tournament (Portugal) February 13 – March 8, 2003 Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate Hometown Club/College *Alvarez, Arturo F 5'9" 145 06/28/85 Houston, Texas San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) Barclay, Devin F 5'9" 165 04/09/83 Annapolis, Md. D.C. United (MLS) Cameron, Knox F 6'3" 210 09/17/83 Bronx, N.Y. University of Michigan Clark, Ricardo M 5'10" 165 02/10/83 Jonesboro, Ga. MetroStars (MLS) Cochrane, Ryan D 6'1" 170 08/08/83 Portland, Ore. Santa Clara University Convey, Bobby M 5'8" 150 05/27/83 Philadelphia, Pa. D.C. United (MLS) Cronin, Steve GK 6'2" 195 05/28/83 Fair Oaks, Calif. Santa Clara University Grabavoy, Ned M 5'7" 155 07/01/83 New Lenox, Ill. Indiana University Harvey, Jordan D 5'11" 170 01/28/84 Mission Viejo, Calif. UCLA *Johnson, David M 5'11" 160 01/16/84 Venice, Calif. Willem II (Holland) Johnson, Ed F 6'0" 170 03/31/84 Palm Coast, Fla. Dallas Burn (MLS) Klaas, C.J. D 5'7" 160 08/23/83 Cherry Valley, Ill. University of Washington Magee, Mike F 5'9" 150 09/02/84 Long Grove, Ill. MetroStars (MLS) Mapp, Justin M 5'10" 140 10/18/84 Brandon, Miss. Chicago Fire (MLS) Marshall, Chad D 6'3" 185 08/22/84 Riverside, Calif. Stanford University Moor, Drew D 6'0" 170 01/15/84 Dallas, Texas Furman University Moose, Justin M 5'7" 145 11/23/83 Statesville, N.C. Wake Forest University Pearce, Heath D 6'0" 170 08/13/84 Modesto, Calif. University of Portland Quaranta, Santino F 6'1" 185 10/14/84 Baltimore, Md. D.C. United (MLS) *Simek, Frank D 6'0" 175 10/13/84 Millstadt, Ill. Arsenal (England) Stone, Jordan M 6'1" 170 03/16/84 Allen, Texas Dallas Burn (MLS) Williams, Ford GK 6'3" 190 02/20/84 Gold River, Calif. Raleigh, N.C. *only participating in Madeira International Tournament Head Coach: Thomas Rongen (Potomac Falls, Va.) Asst. Coach: Cle Kooiman (Alta Loma, Calif.) GK Coach: Dave Dir (Dallas, Texas) Scout: Fernando Clavijo (Davie, Fla.) Strength & Conditioning: Pierre Barrieu (Charlottesville, Va.) Team Coordinator: Erik Carlson (Chicago) Doctor: Mel Hayashi (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) Doctor: Dwight Dahms Trainer: Kelly Flynn (Apple Valley, Minn.) Trainer: Oliver Ramiro (Chicago) Equipment Manager: Bryan Rosenbaum (Tuscon, Ariz.)
I'm not sure what to think about this one. Whitbread is captain of Liverpool's U-19 team but only getting piecemeal action for the reserves. Incidentally, he scored the game-winner on Wednesday... http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/page.cfm?objectid=12662636&method=full&siteid=50061
Gersman, Third goalkeeper usually gets to sit by the phone,if an injury occurs they may be added to the rooster if they are listed as alternate players. If history is an indicator, I am sure there will only be 2 keepers traveling with this team and Rongen will fill the other 16 with field players.
Re: US Soccer Press Release on U20's The Colombian Under- 20 are coming to the US to Play the U.S. Under- 20 on the 24th and 26th of this month.
Yes, they will. It's gonna be a helluva team. Capano, Alvarez, Sergio Flores, Guillermo Gonzalez, Eddie Gaven, Jonathan Spector, Hunter Freeman, Quentin Westberg and, likely, some kid named Adu, will all be part of the bext U20 pool.
Just to clarify, it's a 20-man roster for this competition, but I agree with MT that there will only be 2 keepers on it. If a keeper did get injured over there, it'd be quite an adventure for #3 to get over there from here in time for the next match.