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Jurgen Klinsmann has called in 20 players for the U.S. men's national team's January camp, and the neglected ones from the past few months will finally get their chance to perform in front of the U.S. coach.

Centerbacks Omar Gonzalez, George John and Geoff Cameron and attacking midfielder Benny Feilhaber are all part of the crew that will train in Phoenix and at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

Rumours are circulating that the ever-dependable Alex Song might not have shaken off a calf strain and so could be replaced by Emmanuel Frimpong in front of the Arsenal back four for tonight's encounter with Marseille at the Emirates. Whilst the general focus is very much on the attacking aspects of both teams – Van [.

Earlier this week, Wenger admitted interest in Marseille's midfielder Lucho Gonzalez: "Lucho was a player I liked... They didn't want to give him out on loan. We didn't go as far as discussing a permanent move." However, some might be relieved that the move didn't materialise. The Argentine was mediocre last night against the Arsenal, [.

Lord, what's a cubit? I ask because about half way through last night's game I was sure we were going to need to build an ark right there in the middle of HDC. My hat goes off to those brave souls who ventured into the elements for their free poncho. Discretion being the better part of valor, I opted for Chinese delivered to my door and Galavision.

Like Angel, Gonzalez, and Ricketts, Nathan is suffering through an injury today, so post game duties fall to me.

Somewhere in a penthouse in Vegas there is a guy snorting lines and rolling in hookers because he put $100 down on Mike Magee starting for the Galaxy in their opening match. Don't know how far down your probability depth chart that was, but I'm still diving to find it on mine.