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Matt Besler called up to U.S. national team for World Cup qualifiers

Matt Besler will spend Sporting Kansas City's bye week with the U.S. men's national team.

Besler was named to the U.S. roster for its two World Cup qualifiers this month. The Americans will travel to face Guatemala on Friday and return home to host Guatemala in Columbus on March 29.

Sporting KC does not play a match next week.

"I'm excited and honored to join the U.S. men's national team for two very important World Cup qualifiers," Besler said in a statement. "With Copa America also on the horizon, it will be important for us to improve as a team and win these games.