German-born midfielder/defender Fabian Johnson was one of the more intriguing call-ups by Jurgen Klinsmann for the U.S. men's national team's upcoming training camp, but he won't be playing in the team's friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium.
U.S. Soccer announced on Monday that Johnson is not eligible to play in the upcoming friendlies while his paperwork to switch from Germany to the United States is processed.
Johnson played with Germany's youth national team set-up, and must therefore have his switch to the U.S. national team approved by FIFA. Klinsmann was aware of this when he called Johnson into camp, but wanted the Hoffenheim standout to take part in a camp anyway so he could spend time with the team.
What do you think of this development? Disappointed you won't get to see Johnson play for the USA yet? Excited to see another quality talent choose to play for the United States?
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