All 22 players train For the first time in more than a month, all 22 U.S. World Cup Team players trained together today as head coach Steve Sampson guided the team through an intense two-hour workout at Trevoux. Midfielders Frankie Hejduk (strained hamstring), Tab Ramos (strained calf) and Ernie Stewart (bruised ankle) all joined the team today after sitting out portions of the last two sessions. The team played an 8-v-8 scrimmage and worked on finishing. Afternoon off, except for Hejduk The U.S. team had the remaining part of the afternoon free to themselves. A handful of players played golf at the Golf du Govenour course. Roy Wegerle, Brad Friedel and Marcelo Balboa had the lowest scorecards, all shooting sub-90 rounds. Head coach Steve Sampson had midfielder Frankie Hejduk back on the field for an individual session at 6 p.m. to help improve his fitness and touch on the ball. Hejduk has not played in a 90-minute match since May 3. Technical study films training The FIFA Technical Study committee video taped the USA’s training session today. FIFA plans on coming out with four different technical World Cup videos, focusing on goals of the tournament, goalkeeping, training sessions and atmosphere surrounding the games, according to Andy Roxburgh, technical study supervisor and former Scotland coach. Reyna, Pope meet media Claudio Reyna and Eddie Pope addressed about 20 members of the media today in the front atrium of the Chateau de Pizay. Reyna talked about what the past year has meant to him. “I’ve grown more as a player in the last year than I have in any other year of my career,” said the 24-year-old New Jersey native. He also talked about how his Bundesliga experience has already helped the team. “I’ve talked with a number of teammates individually about certain players on the German team.” Pope talked about how Major League Soccer has helped prepare him for the World Cup. “I think MLS has been very good for me. I’m lucky to have a very good coach (Bruce Arena) who believes in me. I’ve also been fortunate to play with and against some of the best players in the world in MLS.” Pope also said that nearly his entire family will come to France to see the games. Does this bring added pressure? “No, it relieves me of added pressure. The fact that my family will be here is extra support.” World Cup journals Nearly every U.S. players is writing a World Cup journal, either back to their respective hometown newspapers or to sponsor web sites.