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Some USMNTers, that is.

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Tuesday! Soccer! Go!

USMNT: Klinsmann unveils roster for friendlies, eyeing Mexico - Planet Futbol - SI.com
Some roster analysis from Brian Straus.

U.S. welcomes familiar faces back into national team fold - Goal.com
While we're on the topic of the USMNT, who's heading to RFK on Friday? I'm looking forward to it, even given the USMNT's...questionable form lately.

ASN article: Wooten to ASN: "Hopefully I Can Showcase My Skills"
Enjoyed this profile of Klinsmann's latest project.

League cries foul at US Soccer Federation's new rules | Financial Times
This is intriguing. Discuss, please.

FIFA considering reforms that would have major impact on U.S. Soccer - Stars and Stripes FC
I'm not really going to hold my breath for FIFA to make changes, though.

Status woe: New FIFA shenanigans show that reform just isn't possible | FC Yahoo - Yahoo Sports
Right, so definitely not holding my breath for FIFA reform.

From anger to elation: How Red Bulls became MLS's best team in the East | FC Yahoo - Yahoo Sports
It pains me to share a Red Bulls article, but here I am, doing it. Why do I hate myself?

Jermaine Jenas - Why should players show loyalty when they don't receive it from their clubs? | Yahoo Sport
This is interesting to think about in the context of MLS, where players get traded to other teams seemingly (hell, literally) overnight.

Alessandro Nesta Takes Manager Role At New NASL Side Miami FC - beIN SPORTS
Ugh, Miami FC. Really branched out on the name there, huh?

That's all from me. (Also, I didn't mean to have three Yahoo things in a row, but that's how it went. Wahoo for Yahoo!) What else is up?