Analyzing the US Gold Cup roster

The United States 2011 Gold Cup roster was released Monday afternoon. The US, in Group C with Canada, Panama and Guadeloupe, will open play against Canada on June 7 at Detroit's Ford Field.

Goalkeepers : Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton), Tim Howard (Everton), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Étienne/France), Jonathan Bornstein (Tigres UANL/Mexico), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Clarence Goodson (Brondby/Denmark), Eric Lichaj (Leeds United), Oguchi Onyewu (FC Twente), Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United)

Midfielders: Freddy Adu (Rizespor/Turkey), Michael Bradley (Aston Villa), Clint Dempsey (Fulham), Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy), Maurice Edu (Rangers), Benny Feilhaber (New England Revolution), Jermaine Jones (Blackburn Rovers), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew)

Forwards: Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), Jozy Altidore (Bursaspor/Turkey), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

Some of the most recognizable and successful national teams have struggled to produce world-class goalkeepers.

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