US Team Named for Preliminary Soccer Match Before World Cup

United States National Soccer Team coach BruceSoccer to recognize Tony's achievements" by
Arena has named 18-players to face Jamaica on Aprilwatching him earn his 100th cap for his country.
11 in Cary, North Carolina, in the last match beforeStar midfielder Landon Donovan also returns to the
announcing his 23-man roster for the 2006 World Cupteam after an injury caused him to miss the March
in Germany.22 road loss to Germany. Other Major League Soccer
Goalkeeper Tony Meola, who was the starter forplayers included on the roster include Eddie Pope, Ben
Team USA at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, isOlsen, Taylor Twellman, Josh Wolff, Eddie Johnson,
among the players named by Arena. The keeper, 37,and Frankie Hejduk.
who has not played for the national squad since MayThe United States is undefeated in 16 meetings with
of 2002, will be making his 100th internationalJamaica, with nine wins, no losses and seven draws
appearance.against the so-called Reggae Boyz.
Arena said Tuesday it is an honor for him "and U.S.Some information for this report provided by AP.