The American Fan’s World Cup Handbook - 2010 Edition

The USA's 23-player World Cup roster was announced today live on the campus of ESPN after the team's 4-2 loss in their international friendly last night vs. the Czech Republic. The game was used to give the fringe players a chance to make a last impression before the final roster cuts. The players who benefited most were Edson Buddle, who made a good impression, and Herculez Gomez, who scored a header. Robbie Findley did not play, so his inclusion on the roster is probably the most surprising.

U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION (All-Time World Cup Roster Appearances) 
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (2010), Marcus Hahnemann (2006, 2010), Tim Howard (2006, 2010) 
DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Bocanegra (2006, 2010), Jonathan Bornstein (2010), Steve Cherundolo (2002, 2006, 2010), Jay DeMerit (2010), Clarence Goodson (2010), Oguchi Onyewu (2006, 2010), Jonathan Spector (2010) 
MIDFIELDERS (9): DaMarcus Beasley (2002, 2006, 2010), Michael Bradley (2010), Ricardo Clark (2010), Clint Dempsey (2006, 2010), Landon Donovan (2002, 2006, 2010), Maurice Edu (2010), Benny Feilhaber (2010), Stuart Holden (2010), José Torres (2010) 
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (2010), Edson Buddle (2010), Robbie Findley (2010), Herculez Gomez (2010) 

Here's what Head Coach Bob Bradley had to say after the roster was announced: