Defender Michael Orozco added to US roster against Iceland

Posted January 29, 2016 6:00 am

The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) - Defender Michael Orozco has been added to the U.S. roster for Sunday's exhibition against Iceland at Carson, California.

The U.S. Soccer Federation said Friday that Orozco had recovered from an ankle injury. He is to leave after the match to rejoin Club Tijuana.

New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga left the U.S. training camp Tuesday. He traveled to London and could be transferring to Chelsea.

The U.S. also plays Canada on Feb. 5.

The revised roster:

Goalkeepers: David Bingham (San Jose), Sean Johnson (Chicago), Luis Robles (New York Red Bulls)

Defenders: Kellyn Acosta (Dallas), Matt Besler (Kansas City), Steve Birnbaum (D.C.), Eric Miller (Montreal), Michael Orozco (Tijuana, Mexico), Tim Parker (Vancouver), Matt Polster (Chicago), Brandon Vincent (Chicago), Brad Evans (Seattle)

Midfielders: Michael Bradley (Toronto), Mix Diskerud (New York City), Jermaine Jones (no club), Perry Kitchen (no club), Darlington Nagbe (Portland), Lee Nguyen (New England), Tony Tchani (Columbus), Wil Trapp (Columbus)

Forwards: Jozy Altidore (Toronto), Ethan Finlay (Columbus), Jerome Kiesewetter (Stuttgart, Germany), Jordan Morris (Seattle), Khiry Shelton (New York City), Gyasi Zardes (Los Angeles)

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