The following are the players U.S. men’s Olympic team coach Bruce Arena has training at the camp in Chula Vista, Calif.:
Goalkeepers
Jeff Cassar (Florida International). Only U-23 keeper with world championship (U-20) experience
Scott Coufal* (Indiana). Key to Hoosiers last season
Chris Snitko (UCLA). Holding up Bruin keeper tradition
Zach Thornton (free agent). Top candidate among U-23s
Defenders
Mike DuHaney (MLS). Speedster is solid marker was unable to get work permit in the Netherlands
Frankie Hejduk (free agent). Called up for Gold Cup to replace injured Ernie Stewart
Clint Peay (MLS). Currently in charge of backline
Mike Petke* (Southern Connecticut). 19-year-old longshot
Brandon Pollard (Virginia). Attacks well on wing
Eddie Pope (North Carolina). A starter, if healthy
Scott Vermillion (Virginia). Youngest player in camp
Midfielders
Imad Baba (Clemson). Technically exceptional
Mike Fisher (Virginia). 1995 season’s top collegian
Miles Joseph* (Clemson). Saw no U-23 action in 1995
Brian Kelly (Duke). Comfortable left-sided player
Brian Maisonneuve** (MLS). 1994 Hermann Trophy winner
Matt McKeon* (St. Louis). Big and versatile; just won MAC Award
Damian Silvera (Virginia). Four-year midfield motor for UVa
Rob Smith (free agent). Flank player; has most U-23 caps but now injured
Carey Talley (North Carolina). Shone at Olympic Festival
Nelson Vargas (free agent). Traditional playmaker
Billy Walsh (Virginia). 12 college goals in 1995
Forwards
Matt Cozier (UNC Charlotte). Quick, busy striker
Pete Marino (free agent). Played amateur ball in Germany
Ante Razov (UCLA). Scored 5 for U-23s in 1995
Temoc Suarez** (North Carolina). Out with broken foot
A.J. Wood (free agent). Spent two months in Germany
* On two-week trial
** To join camp after injury rehabilitation