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American Top 40: Projecting Klinsmann’s 2014 World Cup roster, 6th edition

With Juergen Klinsmann weighing World Cup roster options, the Insider’s weekly roundup examines U.S. players in contention for a ticket to Brazil this summer. I call it “American Top 40″ – 40 candidates for the 23 coveted World Cup slots.

Using a positional breakdown, I’ve created a depth chart of sorts. Keep in mind several players serve hybrid roles. The projections also take into account Klinsmann’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation.