U.S. Soccer Federation announces a ‘last chance’ fitness training camp for World Cup hopefuls
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US Soccer Federation announces ‘last chance’ fitness training camp for World Cup candidates whose MLS teams were knocked out of the playoffs… while Cristian Roldan, Gaga Slonina and Shaq Moore get a chance to prove themselves for Qatar
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In an effort to keep everyone in shape, US Soccer has announced a training camp in Texas for players from MLS teams not participating in the Cup Playoffs to stay fit.
It is seen as an opportunity for players on the fringes of the squad to prove themselves with one last chance to catch the plane to Qatar.
In its statement, the USSF said it is “important to bridge the gap between players completing their seasons and potential entry into the World Cup.”
USSF spokesmen emphasized that inclusion in this camp does not guarantee a place in Qatar and that those who were not included will be considered for selection. They also added that more people will be brought to the camp as each round of the playoffs progresses.
The recently announced training camp will help players in the MLS who hope Qatar’s roster stays in shape and builds chemistry, such as between CBs Aaron Long and Walker Zimmerman
The camp also serves as a last chance for players like Gaga Slonina & Shaq Moore to enter Qatar. to make
Players first called into camp include Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira of FC Dallas, Shaq Moore and Walker Zimmerman of Nashville SC, Jordan Morris and Cristian Roldan of Seattle Sounders FC, Aaron Long of the New York Red Bulls , Gaga Slonina of the Chicago Fire, and DeAndre Yedlin of Inter Miami.
Among the players not called into camp but who have been used in the past by USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter are Colorado Rapids striker Gyasi Zardes, FC Dallas midfielder Sebastian Lletget, Portland Timbers midfielder Eryk Williamson and CF Montreal- Midfielder Djordje Mihailovic.
MLS Cup Playoffs are in the midst of the final stages of the conference. New York City FC will face the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference Finals and Austin FC will face Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference Finals. The final of the MLS Cup is on November 5.
The USMNT will announce their final roster on November 9 in New York City before opening their World Cup group stage match against Wales on November 21.
USMNT manager Gregg Berhalter to announce his final roster on November 9