Categories: 2018 World CupUSMNT

Omar Gonzalez Withdraws from US Squad

LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez has been withdrawn from the USA National Team roster for their upcoming CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers against Jamaica and Panama. Gonzalez was removed at halftime of the Galaxy’s 5-0 win over Chivas USA on Sunday and has been diagnosed with a left hip strain. Michael Orozco will replace him.

Orozco has played five times for the National Team in 2013, including four appearances in the Gold Cup. Overall, he has now reached 10 caps with the U.S. MNT.

Gonzalez will remain in Los Angeles to receive treatment from the Galaxy training staff.

Gonzalez is the only player to start and play the full 90 minutes in all eight games that the USA have played in the current round of FIFA World Cup Qualifying.

Although the US has already qualified, the results will have an effect on likely seeding in the World Cup.

Share and Enjoy !

Shares
Steve Clare

Recent Posts

Another tough outing against SDFC at home

    (12) Portland Timbers (2,5,1, 7 points) vs (9) SDFC (3,3,2, 11 points)  Saturday,…

1 day ago

LAFC stumbles against San Jose Earthquakes

A combination of scenarios finally turned wrong for LAFC on Sunday. Having to take the…

2 days ago

Why will squad depth and youth development be more important than ever at the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the most interesting tournament ever: 48 teams, 104…

2 days ago

Revs Erase Deficit, Down Crew 2-1 to Extend Home Dominance

FOXBOROUGH, MA– New England Revolution (4-0-3, 12 pts.) were victorious 2-1 over Columbus Crew (2-1-5,…

3 days ago

Lionel to the rescue again for Inter Miami

Colorada Rapids 2 - 3 Inter Miami DENVER, CO--After a turbulent week for Inter Miami,…

3 days ago

Sounders brush aside St. Louis

Seattle Sounders FC 4-1 St. Louis City SC SEATTLE, WA--Playing just their second league home…

3 days ago