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Ramirez headlines five MLS standouts who deserved a Gold Cup look

On Sunday, United States national team head coach Bruce Arena released a MLS-heavy roster of 23 players for the 2017 Gold Cup group stage.

While there are no shockers -- absent national-team stalwarts like Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey would likely be called in for the knockout rounds -- there are some MLS players who might feel aggrieved at being left out.

Christian Ramirez, FW, Minnesota United

Out of all the snubs, Ramirez's case may be the strongest. His name started cropping up in the past year or so after producing 51 goals in three excellent seasons at Minnesota United.