Parkhurst Named to US Team

Roster Set for Guatemala

November 18, 2008

Revolution defender and Cranston, R.I., native Michael Parkhurst was among the 20 players named to the US Men’s National Team for the team’s 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala.

Head coach bob Bradley announced the roster this week in preparation for Wednesday’s (8 p.m., ESPN Classic) game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.

Michael Parkhurst

Michael Parkhurst was named to the US training camp roster. (CHIRS ADUAMA/aduama.com)

Parkhurst has been training with the National Team in Colorado for the past week. The 24-year-old central defender is one of 15 players recalled from that group to remain with the team for Wednesday’s match, while an additional five players were added from European clubs and the Chicago Fire, which was eliminated from the MLS Cup Playoffs last week.

Parkhurst, who was recently honored with Major League Soccer’s Fair Play Award for the second consecutive season, has made three appearances for the U.S. National Team. The 2008 Revolution Defender of the Year most recently appeared for the full national team on Jan. 20, playing the second half of the U.S.’ 2-0 victory against Sweden.

Parkurst represented his country at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games as he was named one of three “overage” players on Under-23 head coach Peter Nowak’s 18-man roster. Parkhurst played all 270 minutes as the U.S. went 1-1-1 in group play and did not qualify for the medal round.

The U.S. will host Guatemala in the last CONCACAF Semifinal Round qualifier on Wednesday night in what will be the first-ever World Cup qualifier in the state of Colorado. The Americans have already secured their spot in the final round of qualifying along with Costa Rica and El Salvador, with the remaining three teams to be decided on the final match-day. Guatemala currently sits three points behind Trinidad and Tobago in Group 1 and must win to have any hope of advancing to the next round.

U.S. Roster by Position for World Cup Qualifier vs. Guatemala

GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Troy Perkins (Valerenga IF), Matt Pickens (out of contract)

DEFENDERS (6): Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Sean Franklin (Los Angeles Galaxy), Cory Gibbs (Colorado Rapids), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Drew Moor (FC Dallas), Michael Parkhurst (New England Revolution)

MIDFIELDERS (5): Freddy Adu (AS Monaco), Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Pablo Mastroeni (Colorado Rapids), John Thorrington (Chicago Fire)

FORWARDS (6): Jozy Altidore (Villarreal), Davy Arnaud (Kansas City Wizards), Conor Casey (Colorado Rapids), Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Kenny Cooper (FC Dallas), Chris Rolfe (Chicago Fire)

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