Goalkeepers
1–Brad Friedel: Born May 18, 1971. … Hometown Bay Village, Ohio. … Plays for Blackburn in England’s Premier League. … Won 1993 Hermann Trophy (best college player). … A three-time All-American who led UCLA to 1990 NCAA title.
18–Kasey Keller: Nov. 29, 1969. … Lacey, Wash. … Plays for Tottenham Hotspur in England’s Premier League. … Started eight qualifiers for 2002 Cup, going 4-2-2. Started first two games of 1998 Cup. …
19–Tony Meola: Born Feb. 21, 1969. … Kearny, N.J. … Plays for Kansas City in MLS. … 99 international appearances … Starter for 1990, ’94 U.S. Cup team. … Won 1989 Hermann Trophy.
Defenders
12–Jeff Agoos: May 2, 1968. … Fairfax, Va. … Plays for San Jose Earthquakes in MLS. … Four goals in 130 international appearances. … Figures to start at central defender. … Only four-time All-American at Virginia.
3–Gregg Berhalter: Aug. 1, 1973. … Tenafly, N.J. … Plays for Crystal Palace in English first division. … No goals in 27 international appearances.
14–Steve Cherundolo: Feb. 19, 1979. … San Diego. … Plays for Hannover 96, which won German second division, earning promotion to Bundesliga. . . . Added to roster after the Fire’s Chris Armas and replacement Greg Vanney sustained knee injuries.
2–Frankie Hejduk: Aug. 5. 1974. … Cardiff, Calif. … Plays for Bayer Leverkusen in German first division. … Five goals in 40 international appearances. … Played every minute for Americans at 1996 and 2000 Olympics.
16–Carlos Llamosa: June 30, 1969. … Maspeth, N.Y. … Plays for New England Revolution in MLS. … No goals in 27 international appearances. … Played in nine of the 16 qualifiers for the 2002 World Cup, starting seven. … An MLS All-Star in 1999 and 2001.
4–Pablo Mastroeni: Aug. 26, 1976. … Phoenix. … Plays for the Colorado Rapids in MLS. … No goals in 10 international appearances. … Won the final spot on the U.S. roster and is the only player among the 23 who didn’t appear in any World Cup qualifiers.
23–Eddie Pope: Dec. 24, 1973. … High Point, N.C. … Plays for D.C. United in MLS. … Five goals in 50 international appearances. … Likely starter at central defender. … Started nine of 16 Cup qualifiers. … A first-team All-American at North Carolina in 1994.
6–David Regis: Dec. 2, 1968. … Valenciennes, France. … Plays for FC Metz, which was relegated in May to the French second division. … Likely starter at outside back..
22–Tony Sanneh: June 1, 1971. … St. Paul. … Plays for FC Nuremberg in Germany. … Two goals in 32 international appearances, including one in a May 12 warmup against Uruguay.
Midfielders
17–DaMarcus Beasley: May 24, 1982. … Ft. Wayne, Ind. … Plays for Fire in MLS. … Youngest member of 2002 World Cup team. … Three goals in 12 international appearances, including one against Uruguay on May 12.
21–Landon Donovan: March 4, 1982. … Redlands, Calif. … Plays for the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. … Five goals in 23 international appearances. … Signed with Bayer Leverkusen in February 1999 but didn’t play before he was lent to MLS.
13–Cobi Jones: June 16, 1970. … Westlake Village, Calif. … Plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS. … Fourteen goals in 155 international appearances. … A member of 1992 U.S. Olympic team. … Scored eight goals in 22 games for UCLA in 1991.
7–Eddie Lewis: May 17, 1974. … Cerritos, Calif. … Plays for Fulham in English Premier League. … Three goals in 40 international appearances. … An MLS All-Star in 1999.
5–John O’Brien: Aug. 29, 1977. … Playa del Rey, Calif. … Plays for Ajax Amsterdam in Dutch first division. … One goal in 15 international appearances. … Played every game for the United States at the Sydney Olympics.
10–Claudio Reyna: July 20, 1973. … Springfield, N.J. … Plays for Sunderland in English Premier League. … Eight goals in 88 international appearances. … U.S. captain since 1999. … Led Virginia to unprecedented three consecutive NCAA titles from 1991-93 with Bruce Arena as coach.
8–Ernie Stewart: March 28, 1969. … Uden, Netherlands. … Plays for NAC Breda in Dutch first division. … Fifteen goals in 80 international appearances. … Has spent 12 seasons in Dutch first division..
Forwards
11–Clint Mathis: Nov. 25, 1976. … Conyers, Ga. … Plays for the N.Y./N.J. MetroStars in MLS. … Nine goals in 22 international matches.
20–Brian McBride: June 19, 1972. … Arlington Heights, Ill. … Plays for the Columbus Crew in MLS. … Eighteen goals in 60 international appearances. … Likely starter. … Scored against Iran for the only U.S. goal at the 1998 World Cup. … St. Louis University’s career scoring leader with 72 goals and 40 assists.
9–Joe-Max Moore: Feb. 23, 1971. … Miami. … Plays for Everton in English Premier League. … Twenty-four goals in 98 international appearances. … Scored the tie-breaking goal against Jamaica last October in the win that clinched World Cup berth. .
15–Josh Wolff: Feb. 25, 1977. … Stone Mountain, Ga. … Plays for the Fire in MLS. … Six goals in 17 international appearances. … Scored the first goal and assisted on the second in the key 2-0 win over Mexico in the opener of the final round of 2002 qualifying. … Scored in the 1-0 qualifying win over Costa Rica. … Had 21 goals in three seasons at South Carolina, where he was a teammate of Clint Mathis.
