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ASN Morning Read: It's a New Year for the USWNT
United States women's national team coach Jill Ellis named 29 players to the roster for a January training camp, despite the fact that there's no new CBA between the players and the USSF.
- The names, which include six uncapped players:
With old CBA applying after no 60-day work stoppage notice from either side, USWNT players will gather for training camp in California. pic.twitter.com/VglPwhM0Nj
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) January 4, 2017 - "The players have had a good break since our last games in November, and I know everyone is anxious to get back to work," Ellis said. "January Camp has always been valuable to set the tone for the upcoming year and it will be good for the players to get back on the field. For the staff, evaluation and performance remain the focal points during camp as we begin a build up to the SheBelieves Cup."
- Bruce Arena officially hires his staff: Dave Sarachan, Pat Noonan, Kenny Arena, and Matt Reis, with Thomas Rongen serving as chief scout.
- Bradley Bound for Norway? Rongen Returns to U.S. Fold
- Mike Magee retires:
Some magic @magee18 moments. https://t.co/Cerl9hwZTB
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) January 5, 2017
