D.C.'s Adu called up to U.S. U-20 team
The match against Haiti will be the U.S. Under-20 MNT's tenth international match of the year. The U.S. is 3-4-2 overall this year, with wins over Argentina, Canada and Wales. The U.S. is preparing for the 2007 Under-20 Final Round Qualifying Tournament, which will take place in Mexico and Panama next year. A total of eight teams - four in each group - will be looking to progress to the 2007 U-20 FIFA World Cup in Canada.
Having played in two FIFA World Youth Championships, Adu will be the most experienced international player named to the roster, though this represents his first appearance with this U.S. Under-20 side.
Full roster listing for the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team camp in Sunrise, Fla is as follows:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Brian Perk (UCLA), Joe Willis (Denver)
DEFENDERS (4): Nick Cardenas (San Diego State), Amaechi Igwe (Santa Clara), Nathan Sturgis (L.A. Galaxy), Tim Ward (Columbus Crew)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Freddy Adu (D.C. United), Michael Bradley (SC Heerenveen), Miguel Gonzalez (New England Revolution), Rodrigo Lopez (Chivas USA), Stephen McCarthy (Santa Clara), Danny Szetela (Columbus Crew)
FORWARDS (4): Rodrigo Hidalgo (USF), Quavas Kirk (L.A. Galaxy), Robbie Rogers (SC Heerenveen), Johann Smith (Bolton FC)
