Matt Besler and Graham Zusi will join the United States men’s national team for its top competition this year.
The Sporting Kansas City teammates were named Saturday to the U.S. roster for the Copa America Centenario, which begins June 3. They will depart Kansas City after the club’s match Saturday against Real Salt Lake.
But they will return soon. The U.S. is scheduled to participate in two exhibition matches next week, including a trip to Children’s Mercy Park on May 28.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I look forward to representing my country in such a historic tournament," Besler said in a news release.