Caleb Porter Invites 19 Players To United States U23 Training Camp

Caleb Porter called in 19 players to the United States U23 training camp, which starts on March 13, as the team continues to prepare for CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament. There was one spot left open as Porter was reportedly waiting to hear back from that club. The roster will be finalized on March 20 and the tournament will begin on March 22.

Among the 19 players to receive the call are 13 from MLS teams, four from Germany, one from Mexico and one from Belgium. Among the more notable names to not make the list are Sheanon Williams and Jack McInerney, both of whom play for the Philadelphia Union. Sebastian Lletget, who plays for West Ham United, and Greg Garza, who plays for Club Tijuana were also left off.

“Obviously, our mission is to qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics and this roster is a culmination of a long process to select what we feel is the best team this country has to offer in the U-23 age group,” Porter said in a release. “For the past four training camps we have been comprehensively evaluating the most talented personnel available from an extensive player pool comprised of professional players on clubs in this country and abroad. We always keep in mind its most important to find the best mix collectively so that we can build a cohesive team capable of accomplishing our goal. I feel very confident in this collection of players and their ability to execute the playing style we believe will best represent their talents and get us to London.”