Klinsmann wants players to take charge

PHILADELPHIA — Starting with Wednesday's friendly against Mexico, new U.S. men's soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann says he will rely heavily on a core group of veterans in achieving his long-term goal of transforming the Americans into World Cup contenders.

"I think every core of a team starts with your leaders, and it's definitely here: (Tim) Howard, Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Landon (Donovan)," Klinsmann told USA TODAY on Sunday.

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