Dempsey, Altidore dropped for Black Stars friendly match

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June 26, 2017 9:19 AM

USA head coach Bruce Arena has named the final 23-man squad to face Ghana in next month's international friendly.

The squad includes four debutants, like the Israeli-American Gent attacking midfielder Kenny Saief — who has filed a one-time switch from the Israeli national team program.

English-born striker Dom Dwyer, who has starred at Sporting Kansas City, became a U.S. citizen in March.

Midfielders Kelyn Rowe and Cristian Roldan earned calls for their standout play with the New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders, respectively. All four are 26 years old or younger.

Check out the 23-man squad that the Americans will take into the tournament, looking to overcome the disappointment from two years ago:

Goalkeepers (3): Brad Guzan (Atlanta United FC), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Sean Johnson (New York City FC)

Defenders (8): Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Omar Gonzalez (Pachuca/MEX), Matt Hedges (FC Dallas), Eric Lichaj (Nottingham Forest/ENG), Matt Miazga (Chelsea/ENG), Justin Morrow (Toronto FC/CAN), Jorge Villafaña (Santos Laguna/MEX), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

Midfielders (9): Paul Arriola (Club Tijuana/MEX), Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana/MEX), Dax McCarty (Chicago Fire), Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas),Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC), Kelyn Rowe (New England Revolution), Kenny Saief (Gent/BEL), Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)

Forwards (3): Juan Agudelo (New England Revolution), Dom Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City), Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC)

Ghana friendly with the USA will be held at Pratt & Whitney Stadium on July 1.

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