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Seattle Sounders forward Nelson Valdez selected to Paraguay's roster for Copa America Centenario

Seattle Sounders forward Nelson Valdez has been named to Paraguay’s 23-man roster for this summer’s historic Copa America Centenario, giving the veteran striker a chance to play in his fourth incarnation of one of the world’s most prestigious soccer tournaments.

The Paraguayan Football Federation revealed the roster on Monday.

Ellos son los 23 #Albirrojos que defenderán nuestros colores en la @CA2016 #VamosParaguay pic.twitter.com/JI2u2IL37r

— Selección Paraguaya (@Albirroja) May 9, 2016

Valdez, 32, has appeared for Paraguay in Copa America three times before, most recently in 2015.