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Michael Bradley calls for 'balance' in new-look United States squad

Midfielder Michael Bradley and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are back with the U.S. national team, two days shy of the first anniversary of the most crushing defeat in the team's history.

Bradley captained the Americans for the 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago last Oct. 10 that ended the United States' streak of seven straight World Cup appearances. Guzan was on the bench as Tim Howard started in goal in the loss.

Coach Bruce Arena quit three days later and the team has been run on an interim basis by his top assistant, Dave Sarachan, who has given debuts to 18 players in eight matches while leaving most of the veterans out until now.