U.S. continues World Cup prep against El Sal

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02/23/2010 - Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - United States coach Bob Bradley will take another look at possible World Cup players on Wednesday against El Salvador, the last game before this June's event that the full team won't be available.

The U.S. played Honduras last month, and plays fellow CONCACAF rival El Sal at Raymond James Stadium in the second straight game without the top core of U.S. players.

"These are important opportunities for these players as we ... formulate our plans for the roster for the World Cup," Bradley said.

The U.S. continues preparations for the tournament in South Africa on March 3, when a FIFA-mandated international date will allow Bradley to call on his best players for a visit to the Netherlands.

The Americans also play the Czech Republic and Turkey in May, but Bradley will have his top players available then as well, with the World Cup opener against England set for June 12. The U.S. also plays Slovenia and Algeria in Group C.

Bradley has five players as his disposal this week who were on the squad for a World Cup qualifier against El Sal in September. Defenders Jonathan Bornstein and Chad Marshall played the entire match, a 2-1 U.S. victory. Midfielder Kyle Beckerman came off the bench in that match. Brian Ching and Robbie Rogers were unused substitutes.

In March's World Cup qualifier at El Salvador, midfielder Sacha Kljestan and defender Heath Pearce started in a 2-2 draw.

The U.S. is 14-1-5 all-time against El Salvador, and 11-0-2 at home.

Following is the U.S. roster:

Goalkeepers: Troy Perkins (D.C. United), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake).

Defenders: Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Heath Pearce (FC Dallas), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC).

Midfielders: Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Chris Pontius (D.C. United), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew).

Forwards: Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Jeff Cunningham (FC Dallas), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake).

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