US squad for Jamaica...

is announced.

Last week I speculated that Arena might bring in his English-based keepers for this one, but on the LA-New England telecast, Arena said that he wouldn't bring in Hahnemann and Convey from "Championship" champions Reading. So I wondered who in fact would play keeper for the US team against Jamaica: how do you motivate a player who's definitely not going to the World Cup? The answer is that it will basically be Tony Meola's testimonial match, giving him an even 100 caps. Maybe he'll get beaten near post for old time's sake.

The rest of the squad is Arena's MLS contingent. The big omission here is Chris Klein. Soccer America speculates that Klein lost his roster chance against Germany a couple of weeks back. That's probably true, but it also represents Arena's last opportunity to look at a fit Steve Ralston, who plays basically the same position as Klein. For Ralston, Pat Noonan, Chris Albright and Brian Ching, this represents the last opportunity to impress Arena in a pre-Cup friendly--the Bruce announces his squad on May 2nd.

Oh and John O'Brien's back, having newly signed for Chivas USA. He'll have a total of one game with his new employers before taking the field against Jamaica. If he can stay fit and actually play full matches for the Goats, he'll be on that May 2nd roster. If not, look to that reported 10-man alternate list, and in particular one K. Zavagnin.