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Sporting KC’s Zusi, Besler not on U.S. roster for matches vs. Netherlands, Germany


Sporting Kansas City designated players Matt Besler (right) and Graham Zusi were left off the United States men’s national team roster for exhibitions in Europe against the Netherlands on June 5 and Germany on June 10.
Sporting Kansas City designated players Matt Besler (right) and Graham Zusi were left off the United States men’s national team roster for exhibitions in Europe against the Netherlands on June 5 and Germany on June 10. rsugg@kcstar.com

Sporting Kansas City designated players Graham Zusi and Matt Besler were left off the United States men’s national team roster for exhibitions in Europe against the Netherlands on June 5 and Germany on June 10.

Besler last played for the national team against Panama on Feb. 8. He was called up for an April match against Mexico but did not appear. Zusi last played for the U.S. in an exhibition against Honduras in October.

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This story was originally published May 31, 2015 at 9:54 PM with the headline "Sporting KC’s Zusi, Besler not on U.S. roster for matches vs. Netherlands, Germany."

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