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5 big inclusions from Arena’s January USMNT camp

By Nathan Reynolds

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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Oct 19, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) controls the ball as he is defended by Deportivo Saprissa defender Christian Martinez (25) during the second half at Providence Park. The game ended tied 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe (6) controls the ball as he is defended by Deportivo Saprissa defender Christian Martinez (25) during the second half at Providence Park. The game ended tied 1-1. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Darlington Nagbe

After ten caps with the US the star man of the Timbers was in national team exile. His relationship with Jurgen had deteriorated to the point that Nagbe wasn’t coming back to a camp until Klinnsman was out. Darlington’s speed, ability on the ball and vision are too good to be left out of the American line-up as they look to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. If for nothing else, Arena’s arrival gives the US back a true #10 and highly talented player that can adapt around the pitch.

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