The countdown to the Oct. 10 winner-take-all match against Mexico at the Rose Bowl began in earnest with Jurgen Klinsmann‘s selection of players for friendliesagainst Peru and Brazil. There was heavy turnover with the return of Tim Howard and Geoff Cameron, who have not playedin 2015, and Matt Besler and Jermaine Jones, who have not played since February. Out for the Peru game at least arenine players who started at the 2015 Gold Cup.

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