Not since 1995 has the United States beaten Mexico, and several Americans playing overseas have been recalled to redress that matter at U.S. Cup ’99. The U.S. plays Guatemala March 11 in the Los Angeles Coliseum, then travels south for a March 13 showdown with Mexico at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The U.S. has not beaten Mexico in their last five meetings. On board for U.S. Cup ’99 are Jovan Kirovski, Claudio Reyna, Tony Sanneh and David Regis. But head coach Bruce Arena was not able to clear goalkeeper Kasey Keller, and his spot on the provisional roster has been taken by Chicago keeper Zach Thornton. “These players are under tremendous pressure,” said Arena in reference to Leicester City manager Martin O’Neill’s refusal to release Keller. “Whether it’s avoiding relegation or trying to get into Europe, there’s a lot on the line for the clubs and players.” Leicester’s recent poor form in the Premier League has dragged it near the relegation zone, yet it would qualify for European play if it beats Tottenham in the League Cup final later this month. Defender David Regis has not played for the U.S. since France ’98. He sat out a five-game suspension early in the season for French club Metz, and has been unable to garner playing time recently due to injuries. Also being called away from club duty is midfielder Claudio Reyna. He will play for Wolfsburg in its German Cup semifinal against Werder Bremen March 10, then fly to Los Angeles to join the U.S. team and thus miss a league game with Bremen. Kirovski and Sanneh, both of whom scored against Germany Feb. 6 in a 3-0 U.S. win, round out the foreign contingent. Kirovski is starting for German Second Division club Fortuna Cologne, and a hamstring injury has hampered Sanneh’s efforts at Hertha Berlin. Sanneh’s injury may keep him off the roster, and if so, Arena will name a replacement. ”We don’t have any luxuries with the schedule, two games in three days,” said Arena. ”If Tony can’t go, we’ll bring somebody else in.” Several foreign-based players have been ruled out due to injuries. Arena said he’d have selected Ernie Stewart and Eric Wynalda if they were 100 percent healthy. Injuries have also hampered the national team prospects of Columbus midfielder Brian Maisonneuve, who played in the World Cup against Germany and Yugoslavia and has been recalled. Arena selected him for a match last November against Australia, but a nagging ankle injury forced Maisonneuve to leave training camp. “I have to say the MLS coaches have been great,” said Arena. “There have been one or two headaches, but in most cases they’ve been very cooperative in releasing players.” By Soccer America Senior Editor Ridge Mahoney U.S. ROSTER Goalkeepers — Tony Meola (Kansas City), Zach Thornton (Chicago). Defenders — Jeff Agoos (D.C. United), C.J. Brown (Chicago), Leo Cullen (Miami), Robin Fraser (Los Angeles), Carlos Llamosa (D.C. United), Eddie Pope (D.C. United), David Regis (Metz, France). Midfielders — Chris Armas (Chicago), Jovan Kirovski (Fortuna Cologne, Germany), Eddie Lewis (San Jose), Brian Maisonneuve (Columbus), Clint Mathis (Los Angeles), Ben Olsen (D.C. United), Claudio Reyna (VfL Wolfsburg, Germany), Tony Sanneh (Hertha Berlin, Germany), Richie Williams (D.C. United). Forwards — Cobi Jones (Los Angeles), Brian McBride (Columbus), Joe-Max Moore (New England), Ante Razov (Chicago).