CHICAGO (June 4, 2019) – The U.S. Men’s National Team plays its last match before the final 23-player roster for the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup is submitted when they host Jamaica on Wednesday, June 5 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Coverage of USA-Jamaica begins at 7 p.m. ET on FS1, UniMas and UDN. Fans can also follow along via U.S. Soccer’s official Facebook, Twitter (@USMNT) and Instagram (@USMNT) accounts.
GOALKEEPERS (3): Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 7/0), Tyler Miller (LAFC; 0/0), Zack Steffen (Columbus Crew SC; 8/0)
DEFENDERS (9): Cameron Carter Vickers (Tottenham Hotspur/ENG; 7/0), Omar Gonzalez (Club Toronto FC/CAN; 49/3), Nick Lima (San Jose Earthquakes; 2/0), Aaron Long (New York Red Bulls; 5/0), Daniel Lovitz (Montreal Impact/CAN; 3/0), Matt Miazga (Chelsea/ENG; 12/1), Tim Ream (Fulham/ENG; 28/1), Antonee Robinson (Everton/ENG; 6/0), Walker Zimmerman (LAFC; 6/2)
MIDFIELDERS (8): Michael Bradley (Toronto FC/CAN; 145/17), Duane Holmes (Derby County/ENG; 0/0), Sebastian Lletget (LA Galaxy; 9/2), Weston McKennie (Schalke/GER; 8/1), Djordje Mihailovic (Chicago Fire; 2/1), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC; 9/0), Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC; 15/0), Jackson Yueill (San Jose Earthquakes; 0/0)*
FORWARDS (9): Jozy Altidore (Toronto FC/CAN; 110/41), Jonathan Amon (Nordsjælland/DEN; 1/0), Paul Arriola (D.C. United; 21/3), Tyler Boyd (Vitória Guimãres/POR; 0/0), Joe Gyau (Duisburg/GER; 2/0), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC; 27/5), Josh Sargent (Werder Bremen/GER; 6/2) Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC; 44/7)
The U.S. Men’s National Team began the summer last week with a Combined Preparation Camp which some USMNT regulars training alongside a number of U-23 internationals at U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Following a week of training, head coach Gregg Berhalter named a 29-player roster to gather ahead of Wednesday’s match against Jamaica.
With final rosters for the 2019 Gold Cup due to Concacaf by midnight on Wednesday, the match will serve as a last evaluation for both coaching staffs before submitting their 23-player lists for the tournament.
This week’s camp marks veteran striker Jozy Altidore’s first with the National Team since 2017.
Having debuted for the USMNT as a 17-year-old back in 2007, the Toronto FC forward’s international accomplishments are many. He’s one of 17 players to reach 100 caps and was the second youngest in team history to do it (he now has 110). Meanwhile, his 41 goals already rank third all-time, with only joint leaders Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan to catch up to at 57.
A veteran of six international tournaments, Altidore was vital in the USA’s run to the 2017 Concacaf Gold Cup, scoring in both the 2-0 semifinal win against Costa Rica and 2-1 victory against Jamaica in the final.
Four players on the roster have the potential to make their international debuts against Jamaica: goalkeeper Tyler Miller, midfielders Duane Holmes and Jackson Yueill, and winger Tyler Boyd.
Previously a New Zealand international, Boyd became eligible for the United States two weeks ago when his Change of Association request was granted by FIFA. With a Kiwi father and American mother, the 24-year-old was born in New Zealand, but the family moved back to the U.S. shortly after, settling in Santa Ynez, Calif.
Boyd comes off a half-season loan with Turkish Super Lig side Ankaragücü where he racked up six goals and four assists in 14 matches during 2019.
Derby County midfielder Duane Holmes is in the midst of his first camp with the MNT. Born in Columbus, Ga., the diminutive midfielder moved to England at age four and has plied his trade there ever since. Holmes appeared in 32 matches across all competitions this season, helping Derby to the English Championship Promotion Playoff Final.
Having taken part in March’s U-23 MNT camp, Yueill will get a brief look with the senior team this week. While he has a chance to make his MNT debut against Jamaica, the San Jose Earthquakes midfielder was not named to the provisional 40-player roster for the Gold Cup and will not be available for selection for the tournament.
Finally, goalkeeper Tyler Miller gets his second MNT summons after being involved in this year’s January Camp.
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