DAMARCUS BEASLEY, MF
Age: 23
Club: PSV Eindhoven (Dutch first division)
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind.
Caps (national team appearances: 55
In brief: Scored in 12 games past four years, including the 2-0 clincher over Mexico that qualified the U.S. for quarterfinals in 2002 World Cup. Joined PSV in multimillion-dollar transfer in 2004.
CARLOS BOCANEGRA, D
Age: 26
Club: Fulham FC (English first division)
Hometown: Alto Loma, Calif.
Caps: 39
In brief: Has started 35 of 38 games for U.S. since 2001. First U.S. defender to score four goals in a year in 2003. Played three years with Chicago Fire, earning MLS defender of year in 2002 and 2003.
STEVE CHERUNDOLO, D
Age: 27
Club: Hannover 96 (German first division)
Hometown: San Diego
Caps: 33
In brief: Has become key member after missing 2002 World Cup with knee injury, his second in three seasons. In his eighth year at Hannover, helped lift it to first division in 2003.
BRIAN CHING, F
Age: 27
Club: Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Hometown: Haleiwa, Hawaii
Caps: 17
In brief: Hampered by injuries past two years. Has three goals. Had 25 goals for San Jose from 2003-05 before Earthquakes moved to Houston. Led Quakes in 2004 with 28 points.
JIMMY CONRAD, D
Age: 29
Club: Kansas City Wizards (MLS)
Hometown: Temple City, Calif.
Caps: 13
In brief: Made national debut last year after seven years in MLS, the first four with San Jose. Helped Earthquakes to 2001 MLS Cup title. Traded to Kansas City in 2003.
BOBBY CONVEY, MF
Age: 22
Club: Reading FC (English second division)
Hometown: Philadelphia
Caps: 36
In brief: In his seventh year on team despite only 22. Played in 15 matches in 2003 when he scored his only goal, a winner against Costa Rica. Has led Reading to 30-2-3 record for championship and promotion to Premier League.
CLINT DEMPSEY, MF
Age: 23
Club: New England Revolution (MLS)
Hometown: Nacogdoches, Texas
Caps: 19
In brief: His 13 games last year tied for second for most appearances. Named MLS rookie of year in 2004 with seven goals for New England then followed up with 10 goals to help Revolution to 2005 MLS Cup final.
LANDON DONOVAN, MF/F
Age: 24
Club: Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
Hometown: Redlands, Calif.
Caps: 78
In brief: Already a veteran superstar at 24, led team in scoring three straight years and led in appearances in World Cup qualifying. Third all-time scorer (25) and second in assists (20). Twice named U.S. Soccer male athlete of year.
CORY GIBBS, D
Age: 26
Club: ADO Den Haag (Dutch first division)
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Caps: 18
In brief: Coming back from 2005 meniscus tear in knee. Bounced back and forth over Atlantic, from FC St. Pauli in Germany to Dallas Burn in 2004 to Feyenoord in Holland and finally to ADO Den Haag this season.
MARCUS HAHNEMANN, G
Age: 33
Club: Reading FC (English second division)
Hometown: Seattle
Caps: Six
In brief: Former Colorado Rapid (1997-2000) led Reading to league title, recording 17 shutouts in first 27 games after tallying 21 shutouts in starting every game last season.
FRANKIE HEJDUK, D
Age: 31
Club: Columbus Crew (MLS)
Hometown: Cardiff, Calif.
Caps: 72
In brief: U.S. team member since 1996, played in 1998 and 2002 World Cups and 2000 Olympics. Started four of five matches in 2002. Has five goals. Played four years in German Bundesliga before rejoining MLS in 2003.
TIM HOWARD, G
Age: 26
Club: Manchester United (English first division)
Hometown: North Brunswick, N.J.
Caps: 15
In brief: America’s goalie of the future, named goalkeeper of year in England’s Premier League in 2004, posting 13 shutouts as Manchester United took first place.
EDDIE JOHNSON, F
Age: 22
Club: Kansas City Wizards (MLS)
Hometown: Palm Coast, Fla.
Caps: 15
In brief: Scored nine goals in 15 games, six coming in 2006. In 2004-05 became first U.S. player to score in his first four games. Scored 37 goals in 51 international youth games. Named 2004 young male athlete of year.
KASEY KELLER, G
Age: 36
Club: Borussia Moenchengladbach (German first division)
Hometown: Lacey, Wash.
Caps: 91
In brief: Holds U.S. record with 50 wins and 44 shutouts. Had shutout run of 639 minutes spanning seven World Cup qualifiers in 2005.
EDDIE LEWIS, D
Age: 31
Club: Leeds United (English second division)
Hometown: Cerritos, Calif.
Caps: 68
In brief: Set up Landon Donovan’s icing goal in 2-0 win over Mexico in second round of 2002 World Cup. Started all six qualifier games in 2005. Helped Fulham gain promotion to England’s Premier League in 2002.
PABLO MASTROENI, MF
Age: 29
Club: Colorado Rapids (MLS)
Hometown: Phoenix
Caps: 46
In brief: Rapids captain on second World Cup team. Played in 14 matches in 2005-06. Shut down Portugal star Rui Costa in 3-2 World Cup win in 2002. In fifth year with Rapids.
BRIAN MCBRIDE, F
Age: 33
Club: Fulham FC (English first division)
Hometown: Arlington Heights, Ill.
Caps: 90
In brief: Spent 11 years on national team, played 14 of 18 World Cup qualifiers. First American player to score in multiple World Cups. Scored game-winner in 2-0 win over Mexico in 2002 and finished with two goals and assist.
JOHN O’BRIEN, MF
Age: 28
Club: ADO Den Haag (Dutch first division), Chivas USA (MLS)
Hometown: Playa del Rey, Calif.
Caps: 29
In brief: First American to play in Champions League quarterfinal when Ajax lost to A.C. Milan. Scored U.S. first goal in 2002 World Cup.
BEN OLSEN, MF
Age: 29
Club: D.C. United (MLS)
Hometown: Middletown, Pa.
Caps: 33
In brief: U.S. has lost only three times in 33 games in which Olsen has played.
OGUCHI ONYEWU, D
Age: 23
Club: Standard de Liege (Belgium)
Hometown: Olney, Md.
Caps: 12
In brief: Played in 10 games this season for national team, winning 10 of 12 games in his career. Earned man of match honor in 2-0 win over Mexico that qualified U.S. for World Cup.
EDDIE POPE, D
Age: 32
Club: Real Salt Lake (MLS)
Hometown: High Point, N.C.
Caps: 78
In brief: Started in two World Cups and 1996 Olympics. Called top defender in MLS history, a 10-time all-star.
CLAUDIO REYNA, MF
Age: 32
Club: Manchester City (English first division)
Hometown: Springfield, N.J.
Caps: 108
In brief: Face of U.S. soccer, captain in fourth World Cup. Also competed in 1992 and 1996 Olympics. Plagued by injuries this season. First American named FIFA World all-star first team.
JOSH WOLFF, F
Age: 29
Club: Kansas City Wizards (MLS)
Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga.
Caps: 45
In brief: Earned four starts in World Cup qualifiers. Helped Chicago Fire to 1998 MLS title. Traded to Kansas City in 2003.
