The US easily defeated Scotland 5-1 and here is how the players performed on an individual basis.

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Caleb Patterson-Sewell has been rewarded after enjoying a strong season keeping Atletico CP afloat despite their woeful offense.

The Tennessee-born, Australia-raised goalkeeper Patterson-Sewell became the first American on the move this summer as he signed with Vitoria Setubal in the Portuguese top flight after spending the 2011-2012 season with second division Atletico.

Tuesday night's Special Edition episode of the Yanks Abroad Podcast is online.

After Jurgen Klinsmann released his preliminary National Team roster for the summer, it was decided to go live with a special episode of the Yanks Abroad Podcast to provide immediate analysis on his selections and the players that were not included, with the obvious focus being on Timmy Chandler.

American defender Zak Whitbread has been released by Norwich City following another injury-plagued season.

It was another half season for Whitbread as he missed almost four months of action due to a series of injuries at the start and end the campaign. Whitbread looked very strong since January, earning plaudits and speculation that he would be picked by Jurgen Klinsmann to finally represent the U.S. National Team this summer.

Yesterday it was announced that the US national team is moving on without Timothy Chandler.

When the initial part of the US roster was announced on Tuesday, Timothy Chandler's name was not included and Jurgen Klinsmann said that the German-born right back wants to "take a break" from the US team.

On Sunday, US U-20 midfielder/defender Caleb Stanko earned impressive silverware.

Stanko, 18, started and played a full 90 for Freiburg's U-19 team as they defeated Hertha Berlin 2-1 in the finals of the U-19 German Cup. Hertha Berlin started US U-20 central defender John Anthony Brooks and Jerome Kisewetter who has also been making the transition from forward to defender.

Stabæk's season took a tragic turn Monday morning, when Tor-Marius Gromstad was found dead at a construction site in Oslo, Norway.

The 22-year-old defender was reported missing Saturday night. He left his brother's apartment in Bislett, Oslo, without a phone or wallet at 7:26 that morning and was not seen afterward. Police, teammates and fans searched a day and a half before his body was found.

Last weekend US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann announced he would call in 29 players into USMNT camp, here is my predicted roster.

The latest news that Klinsmann will call in 29 players allows him to be slightly more experimental and take a look at some younger players who are performing well. Also with MLS in full swing, there are some players who have stood out who deserve to be included.

Stuart Holden hasn't played with Bolton's first team since March 2011 but he announced this week will be staying with the club next season.

Bolton Wanders are in the middle of a fierce relegation battle and to stay in the Premier League, they must beat Stoke on the road while hope Manchester City defeat Queens Park Rangers.

Jurgen Klinsmann has given a few glimpses into the workings of his upcoming roster for the May and June games rapidly approaching.

The U.S. National Team coach said on Twitter today that the roster will be announced in two different segments, one for European-based players on May 15, and then again on May 20 for MLS players.