Klinsmann names U.S. roster for friendly at Italy

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02/23/2012 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann named a roster of mostly European-based players Thursday for friendly at Italy later this month.

Of the 21 players, 16 are playing in Europe. Although Klinsmann called on most of his first-team players, including Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey, he also put uncapped Terrence Boyd on the squad.

Boyd, a German-American who has played for the U.S. Under-20 team, is a member of Borussia Dortmund's second team.

Landon Donovan was among five MLS players named to the roster, and Jose Torres of Mexico's Pachuca was the other non-MLS player named to the team.

"We're looking forward to having all the European-based players back in the roster and picking up where we left off with them from the Slovenia game," said Klinsmann.

The U.S. capped 2011 with a 3-2 win over Slovenia, and defeated Venezuela and Panama last month by identical 1-0 scores without most of its top players.

The Americans play Italy on Feb. 29 at 2:45 (ET).

Following is the complete U.S. roster:

Goalkeepers:Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake).

Defenders:Carlos Bocanegra (Rangers), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Timmy Chandler (Nurnberg), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Michael Parkhurst (FC Nordsjaelland), Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City).

Midfielders: Michael Bradley (Chievo), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Jermaine Jones (Schalke), Jose Torres (Pachuca), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim).

Forwards: Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Borussia Dortmund), Edson Buddle (LA Galaxy), Clint Dempsey (Fulham), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy).

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