U.S. Roster for Final Two WCQ Announced
Not much change as one might expect at this stage of the competition, while Robbie Rogers, Landon Donovan and Jonathan Bornstein all retain their spots.
A victory in either game and the U.S. has booked a spot in South Africa.
The squad (with club and WC caps and goals):
Goalkeepers - Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 5/3 SO), Tim Howard (Everton: 14/8 SO)
Defenders - Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes: 24/3), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA, 4/0), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover: 19/0), Jimmy Conrad (Kansas City Wizards: 1/0), Clarence Goodson (IK Start: 1/0), Oguchi Onyewu (AC Milan: 18/1), Jonathan Spector (West Ham: 3/0)
Midfielders - Michael Bradley (Borussia Mönchengladbach: 13/4), Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo: 7/1), Clint Dempsey (Fulham: 20/5), Benny Feilhaber (AGF Aarhus: 4/0), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo: 3/0), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew: 0/0), José Francisco Torres (Pachuca: 6/0)
Forwards - Jozy Altidore (Hull City: 11/6), Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids: 5/0), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo: 16/6), Kenny Cooper (1860 Munich: 1/1), Charlie Davies (FC Sochaux: 5/2), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy: 33/11).
And it looks like few of us (unless we all drive to San Diego and crowd into a bar together) are going to see the Honduras game Oct. 10.
Here's more on the sad situation.
(The last game Oct. 14 against Costa Rica from the nation's capital is on ESPN2).
Updated: A viewing party in Carson in the pub across from Home Depot Center has been scheduled. Please read the comments for more details.
Updated: I was told by a reader (and confirmed via a short telephone call before I was hung up on) that the U.S.-Honduras game will NOT be shown at the Off-Campus Pub after all.
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There are actually 8 nearby LA bars showing the Spanish version, but most of them are catering to the Honduran crowds.
Fantastic news, Chris and Carlos. Thanks for sharing. Let us know what the cover charge will be.
Actually the Off Campus Pub right across the street form the home of US Soccer in Carson is showing the Honduras-USA match. The bar is the home of the Angel City Brigade, Riot Squad and LA Chapter of the American Outlaws. You should advertise this Nick. I'll give the final word to the American Outlaws:
Hello fellow American Outlaws and US Soccer fans in Los Angeles. I have good news! We're going to have a viewing party! I just got the okay from the OCP (Off Campus Pub). There will be a cover charge as you all know. I will send a follow up e-mail to determine what the cover charge will be. So lets show our appreciation for the OCP going out of there way to show us this game.
WHO: American Outlaws, Los Angeles Chapter
WHEN: Saturday , Oct 10th 5pm
WHAT: USMNT Vs Honduras
WHERE: Off Campus Pub (across from the Home Depot Center)
18413 Avalon blvd
Carson Ca
1(310)327-2971
AS ALWAYS: Lets have some fun. Bring your Scarf, Bandanna, T-shirt, jersey and US flag!!! Under 21 are welcome but can't drink alcohol. There's a big screen TV available for us to use. So lets take over Off Campus Pub with U.S Supporters and fans If you have any questions
feel free to reply me back.
ps. Any updates ill let you guys know
NOTE: Lets wear our red shirts or US kits....NO CLUB GEAR PLEASE!!!!
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Carlos
Los Angeles Chapter A.O
Huge mistake not to call in Jeff Cunningham in his current fabulous form. Brian Ching is NOT worthy.