U.S. SOCCER: Myernick calls in 19 MLS players for December U-23 camp

U.S. U-23 head coach Glenn Myernick named a 19-player roster of MLS pros for a week-long camp Dec. 12-19 in Carson, Calif., at the same time as the U.S. national team camp.

The U-23s will next regroup in January 2004 in Carson for a two-week camp before heading down to Guadalajara in late January for final preparations for the final round of CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Feb. 2-12.

U.S. CAMP ROSTER:

Goalkeepers: D.J. Countess (Dallas Burn), Doug Warren (D.C. United).

Defenders: Nelson Akwari (Columbus Crew), Nat Borchers (Colorado Rapids), Jose Burciaga (Kansas City Wizards), Kelly Gray (Chicago Fire), Ricky Lewis (Los Angeles Galaxy), David Stokes (D.C. United), Scot Thompson (Los Angeles Galaxy).

Midfielders (6): Kyle Beckerman (Colorado Rapids), Brian Carroll (D.C. United), Brad Davis (Dallas Burn), Eddie Gaven (MetroStars), Logan Pause (Chicago Fire), Kyle Martino (Columbus Crew).

Forwards (4): Edson Buddle (Columbus Crew), Alecko Eskandarian (D.C. United), Nate Jaqua (Chicago Fire), Jamil Walker (San Jose Earthquakes).