HANOVER, N.J. – Just as it looked as if his national team days were behind him, Sacha Kljestan got the call he had been hoping for.
Injuries and suspensions to some key members of the U.S. national team opened the door for Kljestan’s return as head coach Jürgen Klinsmann welcomed the California native back into the squad.
Two years removed from his most recent cap, Kljestan was aiming to make an impact on the international stage once again in some crucial World Cup qualifying matches. Suffice it to say, he did that and a bit more.
“I’m just thankful that I got two chances to play in the games to really prove myself,” Kljestan told reporters on Friday afternoon.