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Updated at 9:28 a.m., Sunday, February 8, 2009

Soccer: Hawaii's Ching, Donovan lead US roster for World Cup qualifier

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Landon Donovan leads the list of 20 players practicing in preparation for the U.S. men's soccer team's World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Wednesday.

Haleiwa's Brian Ching, a Kamehameha alum, also is on the team.

Coach Bob Bradley announced the roster Sunday. Eighteen of the players participated in the first two rounds of World Cup qualifying last year.

A dozen come from foreign-based clubs, including captain Carlos Bocanegra and goalie Tim Howard.

The roster:

Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan, Tim Howard.

Defenders: Carlos Bocanegra, Jonathan Bornstein, Danny Califf, Frankie Hejduk, Oguchi Onyewu, Heath Pearce, Marvell Wynne.

Midfielders: DaMarcus Beasley, Michael Bradley, Ricardo Clark, Sacha Kljestan, Robbie Rogers, Jos De Francisco Torres.

Forwards: Jozy Altidore, Brian Ching, Charlie Davies, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan.