Fri Jun 20 14:17:42 2008

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Seven from MLS to represent U.S. in Barbados for WC qualifier

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Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley named 18 players to the squad that will travel to face Barbados in the second leg of CONCACAF's FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Of those 18, seven represent Major League Soccer, with the Chicago Fire leading the way with three representatives - Chris Rolfe, John Thorrington and Chad Barrett. Chivas USA's Brad Guzan is the team's No. 1 goalkeeper with RSL backup Chris Seitz serving as his primary backup. FC Dallas defender Drew Moor and Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan round out the domestic players on the roster.

Following the U.S. MNT's 8-0 victory against Barbados on June 15 in the first leg, Bradley opted to release 10 players, and the current squad has been in southern Florida preparing for this Sunday's game. The team travels to Barbados on Friday following training.

"We understand that we need to have a maturity about us to go and finish the job," Bradley said. "We also have the chance to give some different players an opportunity in World Cup qualifying, which we believe will keep us fresh and sharp."

Below is the U.S. men's national t roster team vs. Barbados:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Dominic Cervi (out of contract), Brad Guzan (Chivas USA), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake).

DEFENDERS (6): Carlos Bocanegra (out of contract), Dan Califf (FC Midtjylland), Jay DeMerit (Watford FC), Drew Moor (FC Dallas) Oguchi Onyewu (Standard de Liege), Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock).

MIDFIELDERS (6): DaMarcus Beasley (Glasgow Rangers), Michael Bradley (SC Heerenveen), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Eddie Lewis (Derby County), Danny Szetela (Brescia), John Thorrington (Chicago Fire).

FORWARDS (3): Freddy Adu (SL Benfica), Chad Barrett (Chicago Fire), Chris Rolfe (Chicago Fire).