GK – Zach Lapierre, New England Revolution
GK – Luan Silva, Orlando City
LB – Easton Odom, Barca Residency
RB – Aidan Carlos, LAFC
RB – Wilson Mazariegos, San Jose Earthquakes
CB – Jaxson Fulmer, Philadelphia Union
CB – Matthew Leone, LA Galaxy
CB – Ethan O’Neil, Barca Residency
DM – Nick Harris, St. Louis City
CM – Thomas Dimaria, St. Louis City
CM – Chris Gonzalez, Houston Dynamo
CM – Zamir Loyo Reynaga, Sporting KC
AM – Diego Ros, Barca Residency
AM – Ryan Schlotterbeck, FC Cincinnati
AM – Cosimo Tristani, NYCFC
W – Daniel Brown, Charlotte FC
W – Rikelme De Almeida, Club Athletico Paranaense
W – Benjamin Flowers, FC Dallas
W – Kenzynton Pierre, Houston Dynamo
CF – Santi Suarez, Atlanta United

All but three players were in either the September or October camp. My assumption is that there will be another camp in March featuring a largely new group, giving opportunities to players who have been patiently waiting.

The big time talents on this roster are Benji Flowers, Easton Odom, Daniel Brown and Santi Suarez. All are incredibly skilled and bring different dynamic traits to the team. Flowers is a 1v1 dynamo with creativity and flair. Odom is a dynamic, attacking left-back with blazing speed. Brown is a smooth, left-footed, inverted attacker with advanced technical qualities. Suarez is a supreme finisher, mover off of the ball and connector.

The keepers are both quality. Lapierre has good size, shot stopping ability and is decent in distribution, while Silva is elite in distribution.

The center-backs lack elite traits, but are all highly reliable, while Nick Harris, who has the size of a center-back is a very smooth midfielder who is fantastic and duels and he moves the ball quickly.

The midfield group is a very skilled group. Loyo Reynaga has a brilliant left foot. Ros is an excellent dribbler and Schlotterbeck is very direct and athletic. Tristani is a player U.S. Soccer typically loves. He is a bit undersized, but super clean on the ball.

RB — Wilson Mazariegos, San Jose Earthquakes
Mazariegos isn’t flashy, but he is solid across the board and has been performing well while playing up an age group for San Jose.

AM — Diego Ros, Barca Residency
One of my favorite players to watch in this class. Ros is highly technical, intelligent, and has a sneaky burst. A very deserving selection.

W — Rikelme De Almeida, Club Athletico Paranaense
De Almeida previously played for New England Revolution before moving to Brazil this year. Reports suggest he has been doing very well, and it’s encouraging to see U.S. Soccer continue to track him.

GK — Parker Henry, Colorado Rapids
Currently my top-rated 2011 goalkeeper. I love his agility in the box and his communication, which really stands out when you see him live. There isn’t much daylight between him and the keepers selected, so I’m not overly frustrated by the omission.

GK — Alex Bayraktarov, Chicago Fire
Probably the most polished goalkeeper in the class right now, though slightly undersized.

LB — Andre Campbell, Inter Miami
A player flying massively under the radar. I love his profile and two-way ability. People will catch on eventually.

LB — Isaiah Fabunmi, D.C. United
Another YNT-level left back, but it will be tough for anyone to jump Odom, who is a true blue-chip prospect.

RB — Jacob Mays, D.C. United
Still splitting time between D.C. United and his home club Pipeline. Currently my top-rated right back. Undersized but tenacious, solid on the ball, and born late in 2011 with plenty of physical development still ahead.

RB — Aiden Appiah, Colorado Rapids
One of the names I expected to see on the roster. Not far off the top right-back spot for me and also capable of playing midfield.

CB — Malachi Joseph, New York Red Bulls
My current CB1, though he has been playing primarily as a left back while playing up an age group for RBNY. The size, mobility, and left foot are too good to ignore. He needs to be in a camp soon.

CB — Reggie Bailey, San Jose Earthquakes
A surprising omission given he has been in camp before and is a top-20 prospect in this class for me.

CB — Mason Washington, LAFC
Playing up an age group and still awaiting his first camp invite. The best 1v1 defender in the class right now.

CB — Miguel Coriano, FC Dallas
A tall, ball-playing, left-footed center back who is very smooth on the ball. Has featured for Puerto Rico but not yet for the United States. Hopefully that changes soon.

CB — Wes Wolfley, Phoenix Rising
A solid all-around center back, though I’ve heard he’s also a five-star pitching prospect, so his long-term future in soccer may be uncertain.

CB/DM — Caleb Chabala, Philadelphia Union
The 2011 Union class isn’t its strongest, but Chabala stands out. I see him as a long-term left center back, but I like that Philly continues to give him reps in midfield.

DM — Hudson Cicala, FC Cincinnati
Not flashy, but extremely functional, mature, and clean. Reliable in possession and does a lot of things well.

DM — Maxi Alvarez, Orlando City
A playmaker who covers a ton of ground and has real influence on games. He’s also quite young for the age group.

DM — Immanuel Adewunmi, Columbus Crew
Has been in camp before but not brought back this time. More of a distributor from the six than some of the other names listed here.

CM — Leo Woehl, Columbus Crew
The most talented player, in my view, who has yet to receive a camp invite. He’s been excellent for Columbus and fits the typical U.S. Soccer profile. A major miss for me.

CM — Jaethan Irwin, Phoenix Rising
An elite profile with a lot of intriguing tools in midfield. Needs to get into a camp soon.

CM — Davi Pereira, New England Revolution
A smooth, left-footed midfielder who can do real damage on the ball. Still waiting on his first camp.

CM — Levi Welch, LAFC
Injured for much of the first half of the season but looked good at Fest. Like Washington, he plays up an age group and should be on the radar.

CM — Carter Patterson, Charlotte FC
A player with a lot of good soccer ahead of him. Still adjusting to physical growth, but does many things well and is effective in the final third.

AM — Papo Gordon, Valencia
Currently dealing with growth-related injuries and hoping to return in about a month. Still arguably the top prospect in the class.

AM — Maxwell Camara, D.C. United
A super smooth lefty who can play multiple positions. Has consistently played up an age group and deserves a look soon.

W — Chris Fitanidis, Cedar Stars Bergen
Along with Ros, one of the top non-academy players in the class. Still waiting for a team camp invite. He’ll get high-level competition soon at the U-15 GA Cup Play-In.

W — Williver Blessed Chea, Atlanta United
A player I still believe in, though he has struggled at times this season. Was in the September camp and needs a strong second half to get back on track.

W — Neville Knowles III, Villarreal
Started slowly in Spain but has been playing very well lately. Given the European trip, I thought he might get the call, but not this time.

W/LB — Nosazena Osagie, Minnesota United
Reminds me a lot of Prince Forfor. Currently plays in attack, but his long-term future may be at left wing-back.

CF — Carson Starrett, Inter Miami
One of my top strikers in the class and one of twelve top-20 prospects not on the roster. Still yet to receive a camp invite.

CF — Quincy Lamar, FC Dallas
Spent the early part of the season at Chula Vista against weaker competition. His move to Dallas is smart, and strong performances there should put him firmly on the USYNT radar.

CF/W — RJ Atali, Orlando City
Was in the last camp but not selected here, despite only one true striker being on the roster.

There are a lot of nuances to this selection. This is the third camp and the first abroad, so the staff clearly prioritized continuity, which has its merits. Four of my top five prospects in this class (Flowers, Odom, Brown, and Suarez) are included, along with eight of my top 20 overall. That’s a solid foundation. I also really like the inclusion of Diego Ros, and I have no issue with the two goalkeepers selected.

I see the center back group very differently. None of my top five center backs in the class were selected, and I think this is a strong defensive midfield class where only one true six (Nick Harris) was brought in. Leo Woehl remains the biggest omission for me.

The attacking midfield group is solid, and the trio of Flowers, Brown, and Suarez could be absolutely lethal. There are some wingers and strikers I would have preferred to see, but overall this is a good group to take its first step together in Europe. It should be a fun camp.