Dwyer, Roldan highlight new faces in USMNT Gold Cup roster
Bruce Arena announced Sunday the 23-man U.S. men's national team roster that will compete in the Gold Cup this summer, with the Seattle Sounders' versatile midfielder Cristian Roldan and new U.S. citizen Dom Dwyer of Sporting Kansas City among the new players that made the final cut.
In total, 16 MLS players earned a spot in the 23-man squad, with New England Revolution midfielder Kelyn Rowe also earning his first nod for the U.S. team.
New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson and Toronto FC left-back Justin Morrow get their first call-ups since 2013 and 2011 respectively, while KAA Gent attacking midfielder Kenny Saief is in the squad after his switch of international allegiances from Israel.
This current squad lacks some established names like Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey, and Christian Pulisic, all of whom can be added after the group stage.
The full squad:
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Atlanta United), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Sean Johnson (New York City FC)
Defenders: Matt Besler (Sporting KC), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca), Matt Hedges (FC Dallas), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest), Matt Miazga (Chelsea), Justin Morrow (Toronto FC), Jorge Villafana (Santos Laguna), Graham Zusi (Sporting KC)
Midfielders: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas), Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana), Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution), Kenny Saief (KAA Gent), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)
Forwards: Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Dom Dwyer (Sporting KC), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders)