Brazil Squad Announced

I haven't had much free time for posting today, but here's something for now.

Brazil has named its roster for their August 10th friendly against the USMNT. It includes just three members of their World Cup squad (Dani Alves, Robinho, and Ramires), but it isn't short on talent, with plenty of young, skilled players looking to impress new head coach Mano Menezes.

Here's the group:

Goalkeepers: Andre (Santos), Jefferson (Botafogo), Victor (Gremio)

Defenders (9): Rafael (Manchester United), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), Andre Santos (Fenerbahce), David Luiz (Benfica), Henrique (Racing Santander), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Renan (Avai), Rever (Atlético Mineiro)

Midfielders (8): Neymar (Santos), Ramires (Benfica), Lucas (Liverpool), Carlos Eduardo (Hoffenheim), Ederson (Lyon), Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Jucilei (Corinthians), Sandro (Internacional)

Forwards (4): Robinho (Santos), Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Diego Tardelli (Atletico Mineiro), Paulo Henrique Ganso (Santos),


11 of the 24 players have yet to earn a cap with the Seleção, including all three goalkeepers.

The US squad is expected to be announced in the next week or so.