[USA MEN] In a game that is designed to be a test for his European-based players, U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmanncalled in just 12 players (out of 22) from first division European clubs for Wednesday’s game against the Czech Republic in Prague — and only three of themstarted in league play last weekend. The slim pickings underscore how much the sphere of influence on the national team has switched from Europe to MLS. Here are four takeaways on Klinsmann’s firstroster of his second cycle.

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