All the MLS players called up for Copa America Centenario 2016

All the MLS players called up for Copa America Centenario 2016 

Copa America Centenario starting from Friday, June 3 with a match-up between the US and Colombia (9:30 p.m. ET, FS1). Each Team has announced their final 23-man roster. Here’s a list of all of the MLS players who figure in the tournament’s line-ups.

Watch out:  Copa America Centenario Complete Team Squad of All Teams

Copa America Centenario Brazil MLS players

M - Kaká (Orlando City SC)

Copa America Centenario Costa Rica MLS players

D - Kendall Waston (Vancouver Whitecaps)

D - Ronald Matarrita (New York City FC)

M - Johan Venegas (Montreal Impact)

M - Christian Bolaños (Vancouver Whitecaps)

F - Alvaro Saborio (D.C. United)

Ecuador MLS Players

M - Carlos Gruezo (FC Dallas)

Haiti MLS Players

M - Soni Mustivar (Sporting Kansas City)

Derrick Etienne (New York Red Bulls) also made a five-player reserve list.

Copa America 2016 Jamaica MLS Players

GK - Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union)

D - Kemar Lawrence (New York Red Bulls)

D - Jermaine Taylor (Portland Timbers)

M - Je-Vaughn Watson (New England Revolution)

F - Giles Barnes (Houston Dynamo)

F - Simon Dawkins (San Jose Earthquakes)

Panama

M - Anibal Godoy (San Jose Earthquakes)

M - Alberto Quintero (San Jose Earthquakes)

F - Blas Perez (Vancouver Whitecaps)

Paraguay

F - Nelson Valdez (Seattle Sounders)

Copa America Centenario United States MLS Players

GK - Tim Howard (Colorado Rapids)

D - Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City)

D - Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United)

M - Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake)

M - Michael Bradley (Toronto FC)

M - Jermaine Jones (Colorado Rapids)

M - Darlington Nagbe (Portland Timbers)

M - Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)

F - Clint Dempsey (Seattle Sounders FC)

F - Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

F - Gyasi Zardes (LA Galaxy)

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Copa America 2016 Lionel Messi's , Rio Olympics Decision Revealed

Copa America 2016 Lionel Messi's , Rio Olympics Decision Revealed

Copa America 2016 Lionel Messi's is yet to have an effective Copa America battle, completing as a runner-up in 2007 and 2015, per Grounds. 

Argentina "Tata" Martino has said Lionel Misunderstands his oversight from his country's offered for gold at the up and coming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, and he will rather concentrate on the Copa America in the United States this June. 

Ben Grounds of the Mail Online cited the director as saying he trusts the notable player could endure burnout in the event that he highlights in Brazil, after Copa America 2016 Lionel Messi's drove Argentina to the Olympic gold decoration in Beijing in 2008. 

The ebb and flow holder of the Ballon d'Or has languished an extreme battle over Barcelona, having encountered a harm before in the season before the Blaugrana slammed out of Europe and surrendered their treble crown. 

Messi keeps on being the support of the assault for his nation, as this video shows: 

The Olympic Games are still viewed as a corner accomplishment in the realm of football, and the significance of adding the Copa to Messi's profession pull supersedes a second gold decoration. 

There would have been an allurement to push for triumph in the nation of Argentina's normal mainland rival, however the Copa America fits into Messi's regular timetable in front of Barca's arrangements for next season.

Also Check: Copa America Centenario Roster, Juan Carlos Osorio intertuced his 40-man provisional roster

GROUPS AND MATCHUPS OF COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO THIS JUNE IN 10 CITIES ACROSS

GROUPS AND MATCHUPS OF COPA AMERICA CENTENARIO THIS JUNE IN 10 CITIES ACROSS

Copa America Centenario groups celebrating 100 years of the Copa America and will feature some of the world's best teams and players. In this tournament the top star players and teams from North, South and Central America, including Messi, Neymar, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, David Luiz, James Rodriguez, Kaka, Michael Bradley, Clint Dempsey and many more are participating. The Copa America Centenario final will be played at MetLife Stadium on June 26. 

Copa America Centenario 2016 Groups and Matchups detail:

Group A: United States (A1), Colombia (A2), Costa Rica (A3), Paraguay (A4)

Group B: Brazil (B1), Ecuador (B2), Haiti (B3), Peru (B4)

Group C: Mexico (C1), Uruguay (C2), Jamaica (C3), Venezuela (C4)

Group D: Argentina (D1), Chile (D2), Panama (D3), Bolivia (D4)

Copa America Centenario 2016 Tickets are available on CA2016.com. Early response from fans has been strong, and the local organizing committee encourages fans to purchase their Venue Passes early to get the desired seats. 

• Buy your tickets now at CA2016.com
• Copa America Centenario tournament schedule
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The tournament will open on Friday, June 3, when host United States welcomes Colombia to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, in Group A action. Costa Rica and Paraguay round out the highly competitive Group A. Other notable group matches include a rematch of the 2015 Copa America final between Argentina and Chile in Group D on June 6 and a second continental finals rematch when Jamaica and Mexico clash on June 9 in a replay of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

Also Check: Copa America Centenario 2016 Draw: Date, Live Stream, TV Info, Pots

Despite a court case Messi is available for Argentina Copa America 2016

Despite a court case Messi is available for Argentina Copa America 2016

Argentina Copa America 2016 team management confirmed that Messi is available for Copa.

Messi is going to face court for fake charges just three days before the start of the Copa America 2016, however, the coach of his national team confirmed he'll be ready for the tournament.

 Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is going to be available for the Copa America 2016 even after his captain's fraud court case as expeted by Argentina coach Gerardo Martino.

Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, are ready to face a Barcelona court for fraud charges, with the trial to begin on 31st May 2016 few days before the tournament Copa America.

The Copa America 2016 held in the United States, starts just three days later and Argentina's will be play against Chile on June 6.

"These are issues that perhaps may have some impact on football," he told Continental Radio. "I think we should have no problem with his presence at the Copa America Centenario. said by Coach Gerardo Martino.

Argentina and Messi will face Chile, Panama and Bolivia in Group D of the Copa America.

Argentina Copa America 2016 Squad

Manager    G. Martino

•                 S. Romero             Goalkeeper 29
•                 G. Rulli       Goalkeeper        23  
•                 N. Guzmán Goalkeeper 30
•   G. Mercado Defender 29
•   M. Rojo Defender 26
•   Ramiro Funes Mori Defender    25
•   L. Vangioni Defender 28
•   N. Otamendi Defender 28
•   M. Musacchio Defender     25
•   J. Pinola Defender 33
•   P. Zabaleta Defender 31
•   F. Roncaglia Defender 29
•   M. Demichelis Defender     35
•   M. Kranevitter Midfielder 22
•   E. Lamela Midfielder 24
•   É. Banega Midfielder 27
•   J. Mascherano Midfielder 31
•   A. Fernández Midfielder 30
•   Á. di María Midfielder 28
•   L. Biglia Midfielder 30
•   G. Higuaín Attacker     28
•   Á. Correa Attacker    21
•   L. Messi Attacker 28
•   L. Acosta Attacker     28
•   E. Lavezzi Attacker     30
•   S. Agüero Attacker 27

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Copa América Centenario Group C

Copa América Centenario Group C Teams Include Mexico, Uruguay, Jamaica and Venezuela. Matches will starts from 5 June to 13 June 2016.

Mexico

Uruguay

Jamaica 

Venezuela

Copa América Centenario Group C Matches

Mexico vs Uruguay

These teams had 19 encounters earlier, last was in Copa America and match won by Uruguay with one goal.

5 June 2016          Mexico    vs     Uruguay  University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale

Jamaica vs Venezuela

These teams had 6 encounters earlier, the last encounter was on 27 March 2015 at the Montego Bay Sports Complex, Jamaica had won it by 2–1.

4 June 2016          Jamaica    vs    Venezuela       Soldier Field, Chicago

Mexico vs Jamaica

These team had 18 encounters earlier, last match was won by Mexico by 3-1 in 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final.

8 June 2016           Mexico      vs       Jamica       Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Uruguay vs Venezuela

These team had 28 encounters earlier, last match was won by Uruguay with one goal in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier match at  Polideportivo Cachamay in Puerto Guayana on 2013.

8 June 2016           Uruguay   vs     Venezuela       Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Venezuela vs Mexico

These teams had 10 encounter earlier Last match was won by Mexico by 3-1 in Copa America in 2012 at the same vanue NRG Stadium, Houston.

12 June 2016         Venezuela    vs    Mexico NRG Stadium, Houston

Jamaica vs Uruguay

These team had 4 encounters earlier and the last match was won by Uruguay by one goal in Copa América.

12 June 2016         Jamaica vs    Uruguay    Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara

See Also: Copa América Centenario Group B

Copa América Centenario Group B

Copa América Centenario Group B Teams are Brazil, Ecuador, Haiti and Peru. Matches of Group B will start from 4 June to 12 June 2016.

Brazil

Ecuador

Haiti

Peru

Copa América Centenario Group B Matches

Brazil vs Ecuadar

These teams had 29 encounters earlier, last was at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on 2014, Brazil won the match. In Copa América Last encounter was in  2011, match won by Brazil.

4 June 2016          Brazil   vs       Ecuadar         Rose Bowl, Pasadena

Haiti vs Peru

These Teams had 4 encounters earlier, last encounter was on 2003 won by Peru 3–0. They did not have any encounter in Copa America.

4 June 2016          Hati   vs     Peru             CenturyLink Field, Seattle

Brazil vs Haiti

These teams had only 2 encounters earlier, last was Won by Brazil 0-6 at Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince on 2004.

8 June 2016           Brazil      vs      Haiti          Orlando Citrus Bowl, Orlando

Ecuador vs Peru

These teams had 47 encounters earlier, last was won by Peru in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held in Lima on 2013. In Copa América, their last encounter was in a 1995 and the match won by Ecuador 2–1.

8 June 2016           Ecuador       vs        Peru           University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale

Peru vs Brazil

These teams had 41 encounters earlier, last was won by Brazil 3-0, in  2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador on 2015. Latest Copa América encounter also won by Brazil 2–1.

12 June 2016         Peru       vs         Brazil            Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

Haiti vs Ecuador

these teams had 4 previous encounters, the last was won by Ecuador in a friendly on 2008.

12 June 2016         Haiti      vs       Ecuador           MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

See Also: Copa América Centenario Group A