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Juergen Klinsmann blows winds of change by including Mexico-based players on U.S. roster

Jose Francisco Torres

A skillful midfielder who plays for Pachuca in Mexico, Jose Francisco Torres was included in new coach Juergen Klinsmann's first U.S. squad on Thursday. The player known as "El Gringo" has appeared 11 times for the U.S.

Edgar Castillo

Defender Edgar Castillo, who plays for Club America in Mexico, also was called into the U.S. squad Thursday by new coach Juergen Klinsmann. Castillo previosuly has appeared in one game for the U.S.

Michael Orozco Fiscal

Former Philadelphia Union defender Michael Orozco Fiscal, who now plays for San Luis in Mexico, also was called into the U.S. squad by new coach Juergen Klinsmann on Thursday. Orozco Fiscal has appeared once previously for the U.S.

Kyle Beckerman

Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman was one of the fresh faces from MLS called into Juergen Klinsmann's first U.S. squad on Thursday. Beckerman has appeared 12 times for the U.S.

Juergen Klinsmann

New U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann smiles while meeting the media in New York City on August 1. Klinsmann, once a star player for Germany, has been given the task of reshaping the U.S. National Team.

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