2011 USA Training Kit

The 2011 calendar year was a transitional period for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) as they competed in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup and began preparing for the 2014 World Cup cycle.

• 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup:

  • Group Stage: USA defeated Canada (2–0), lost to Panama (2–1), and beat Guadeloupe (1–0) to advance.

  • Knockouts: Defeated Jamaica (2–0) and avenged Panama (1–0) in the semifinal.

  • Final: Lost 4–2 to Mexico in a thrilling match at the Rose Bowl, where Javier “Chicharito” Hernández starred.

• Friendlies: The USA also played several international friendlies in 2011, including notable matches against Argentina (1–1 draw) and Spain (0–4 loss).

• Managerial Context: Bob Bradley was head coach until July 2011, after which Jürgen Klinsmann took over to lead the team into a new tactical era.

• Kit Context: The 2011 USA training jersey was a Nike design, typically in grey, navy, or red variations, used during practices and warm-ups rather than competitive matches. These training tops were minimalistic, featuring the US Soccer crest and Swoosh, and are now considered collectible due to their connection to a period of transition between two coaching eras.

2. Player’s Impact – USA 2011

Since no individual player was specified, here’s the impact of key figures in 2011:

• Landon Donovan: Still the face of the USMNT, providing leadership and creativity. He scored in the Gold Cup opener vs. Canada and remained central to the attack.

• Clint Dempsey: Enjoyed one of his best national team years, scoring 3 goals in the Gold Cup, including the semifinal winner vs. Panama.

• Tim Howard: The undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper, providing crucial saves throughout the tournament.

• Michael Bradley: Anchored the midfield with energy and tactical discipline.

• Young Faces Emerging: Juan Agudelo (18 years old) scored in the January friendly vs. Chile and began to integrate into the squad, symbolizing a new wave of talent.

3. Full Squad List – USA 2011 Gold Cup

Manager: Bob Bradley

Goalkeepers:

• Tim Howard (Everton)

• Marcus Hahnemann (Wolves)

• Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)

Defenders:

• Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Étienne)

• Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96)

• Clarence Goodson (Brøndby)

• Eric Lichaj (Aston Villa)

• Oguchi Onyewu (Twente, on loan from AC Milan)

• Jonathan Spector (West Ham United)

• Tim Ream (New York Red Bulls)

Midfielders:

• Michael Bradley (Aston Villa, on loan from Borussia Mönchengladbach)

• Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy)

• Jermaine Jones (Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Schalke 04)

• Maurice Edu (Rangers)

• Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht)

• Freddy Adu (Çaykur Rizespor, on loan from Benfica)

• Alejandro Bedoya (Örebro SK)

Forwards:

• Clint Dempsey (Fulham)

• Jozy Altidore (Bursaspor, on loan from Villarreal)

• Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls)

• Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)

• Herculez Gomez (Tecos UAG)