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"I hope I get called into camp because that's what I'm now training for. I'm training to be in that camp and if I'm not, I'll lie and say I'm getting ready for our preseason. ... Of course I want to be on that World Cup roster. In the past, when I wasn't called in, it was a little disappointing because I know what I’m capable of doing and know that I could help the team."

-- Chicago Fire striker Mike Magee, who after a 21-goal MLS season hopes to get a call from Jurgen Klinsmann for January's training camp. The 27-year-old has been in MLS for 11 seasons but has yet to play for the USA's full national team. (New York Times)