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Opara, Polster, Steffen make U.S. debuts in 0-0 tie vs Bosnia

CARSON, Calif. (AP) - In previous World Cup years, the United States used its January training camp to evaluate young players for a tournament five months later. This time, the Americans likely don't have a game that matters until the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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Opara, Polster, Steffen make U.S. debuts in 0-0 tie vs Bosnia

The Americans played their second game since they failed to qualify for the World Cup, and they used an inexperienced roster. Interim coach Dave Sarachan ran the team for the second straight match following the resignation of Bruce Arena, who quit after the Americans' streak of seven straight World Cup appearances ended with a 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago in October

This was the last men's national team match of Sunil Gulati's 12-year-reign as U.