Beckerman makes most of USMNT start

By AVI CREDITOR

PHILADELPHIA -- With the bevy of European-club-based central midfielders vying for starting roles with the United States men's national team, it's easy to overlook Real Salt Lake's workhorse, Kyle Beckerman.

Sure, he's a perennial standout in Major League Soccer, but he rarely gets the opportunity to shine with a first-team squad on the international stage.