5 big inclusions from Arena’s January USMNT camp

Nov 6, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena in the second half of the playoff match against the Colorado Rapids at Dick
Nov 6, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena in the second half of the playoff match against the Colorado Rapids at Dick
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Bruce Arena announced the first camp of his second stint in charge of the USMNT. Here is a look at five key inclusions to make the January camp.

Nov 6, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Los Angeles Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena in the second half of the playoff match against the Colorado Rapids at Dick
Nov 6, 2016; Commerce City, CO, USA; Bruce Arena

Bruce Arena’s second run out as the manager of the Stars and the Stripes begins in full on January 29th. However, today he released his first camp roster for the USMNT. Stock full of MLS players both capped and new.

With some key injuries (Howard & Dempsey), as well as avoiding many European based players, the January camp has a huge MLS influence, as always.

Two friendlies will help shape Arena’s plan for formation and squad – Serbie and Jamaica. Here is a look at five key players making the camp roster and what their inclusion means for the national side.