USA Revolution Squad Named For AFL International Cup

The USA Revolution squad has been selected for the 2014 AFL International Cup (IC) to be held in Melbourne, Australia, from August 9-23.

A squad of 24 players, along with 4 emergency players, has been named to tackle teams from all over the globe and they will be looking to go one step further than they did in 2011 and that is to make the grand final of the competition. Footy players far and wide dream of playing a final on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (M.C.G.) and the Revolution will do everything in their power to make this a reality.

Developing strong leaders has been of focus of the Revolution program and Captain Dan Sarbacker has been instrumental in this since taking over the captaincy in 2009. He has lead from the front on and off the field and anyone that knows Dan will understand just how much he has been a true professional and an inspiration to his teammates. In one more selfless act, as Captain, Dan has decided to step down from the captaincy to allow another leader of the team to experience the IC as captain.

The coaching staff have worked with the playing group over the last 12 months to identify potential leaders within the squad and established a 5-man leadership group consisting of Dan, Luke Nemeth, Bryan Dragus, Kyle Johnson and Vice-Captain Andrew “Tiger” Werner.

Tiger has been a stand out from what is an exceptional group of men and it will be no surprise to anyone that he will assume the role of captain as the squad prepares for IC 2014. Congratulations Tiger, a well deserved appointment!

Finally, congratulations to the players listed below on their selection. Time to knuckle down and play your P.A.R.T.

Matt Bishop
Coach, USA Revolution
 

2014 USA Revolution Squad

Emergencies