Internationals. Yedlin added to USA squad

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Published
30 May 18

Magpies defender called up by country

The 24-year-old was rested as a youthful side beat Bolivia 3-0 this week, having made 34 appearances in the Premier League last season.

But he's one of ten additions to head coach Dave Sarachan's roster for friendly games against Republic of Ireland and France.

Yedlin now has 50 caps for his country and Sarachan told ussoccer.com: "We're excited about the chance to add some of the veterans from Europe as well as the younger guys in MLS who have been part of our group since November.

"The games against Ireland and France will bring increasingly more difficult challenges, so we felt it was important to bring in some players that offer a bit more experience. These matches will provide another big development opportunity for these players who are growing in their international careers."

The USA take on Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, June 2nd, but neither Rob Elliot or Ciaran Clark are in the Eire squad.

A week later, Yedlin and his team-mates take on France in Lyon in Les Bleus' final match before the World Cup finals.

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