The following is the U.S. roster for the friendly match against Israel to be played in Jacksonville, Fla. on June 17: Goalkeepers — Brad Freidel (Columbus Crew), Juergen Sommer (Queens Park Rangers). Defenders — Jeff Agoos (D.C. United), Marcelo Balboa (Colorado Rapids), Mike Burns (New England Revolution), Alexi Lalas (New England Revolution), Eddie Pope (D.C. United), Peter Vermes (Colorado Rapids). Midfielders — Chad Deering (Wolfsburg, Germany), John Harkes (D.C. United), Cobi Jones (Los Angeles Galaxy), Michael Mason (St. Pauli, Germany), Mike Sorber (MetroStars). Forwards — Jovan Kirovski (Borussia Dortmund, Germany), Roy Lassiter (Tampa Bay Mutiny), David Wagner (Schalke, Germany), Eric Wynalda (San Jose Clash).

Single-game tickets for USA-Costa Rica on sale Thursday

Single-game tickets for the World Cup qualifier between the USA and Costa Rica Sept. 7 in Portland, Ore. will go on sale this Thursday at 7:00 a.m. pacific time. Due to a tremendous response to a private sale that began on May 10, U.S. Soccer’s initial projections were oversold by three times. The remaining tickets are expected to sell out quickly. Fans can purchase tickets at the Portland Civic Stadium box office, or through all Fred Meyer FASTTIXX locations, or by calling (800) 992-TIXX or (503) 224-TIXX.