Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - United States men's national team coach Bob Bradley selected 25 players Tuesday to the training camp roster who will begin workouts Jan. 4 at the U.S. training center at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

The group will prepare for the United States' first match of 2009, a friendly against Sweden on Jan. 24 at The Home Depot Center.

"This is the beginning of a big year for the national team, and it is important that we get started off heading in the right direction," said Bradley.

The annual camp held in January for players in their offseason is a largely domestic-based group that includes 20 players who ply their trade in the United States.

The MLS teams are well represented, with 10 of 15 clubs contributing players to the Carson camp. The roster features several year-end award winners, including Goalkeeper of the Year Jon Busch, Defender of the Year Chad Marshall, Comeback Player of the Year Kenny Cooper and Rookie of the Year Sean Franklin.

Defending MLS Cup champion Columbus contributes five players - Marshall, Brian Carroll, Eddie Gaven, Robbie Rogers and Will Hesmer - to the Carson camp, the most of any club.

There are 10 players on the roster who made at least one appearance last year, including six who started in the 2-0 win against Guatemala in the final match of the semifinal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Additionally, there are five members of the 2008 Olympic team.

At the other end of the experience spectrum, there are 19 players on the roster with 10 caps or less, and nine will be in search of their first-ever appearance with the full team.

After the Sweden match, the U.S. will begin the final round of qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup when it hosts Mexico on Feb. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.

In addition to the 10 games in the final round of qualifying, the United States competes in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in June, having been drawn into Group B along with five-time World Cup winners Brazil, current World Champion Italy and Egypt. Just days after the tournament, the United States will begin defense of its CONCACAF Gold Cup title.

Following is the complete U.S. roster:

GOALKEEPERS: Jon Busch (Chicago Fire), Will Hesmer (Columbus Crew), Troy Perkins (Valerenga IF), Matt Pickens (out of contract).

DEFENDERS: Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Danny Califf (FC Midtjylland), Sean Franklin (Los Angeles Galaxy), Cory Gibbs (Colorado Rapids), Clarence Goodson (IK Start), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Chris Wingert (Real Salt Lake), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC).

MIDFIELDERS: Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Brian Carroll (Columbus Crew), Ricardo Clark (Houston Dynamo), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Jack Jewsbury (Kansas City Wizards), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew), John Thorrington (Chicago Fire).

FORWARDS: Brian Ching (Houston Dynamo), Kenny Cooper (FC Dallas), Charlie Davies (Hammarby IF), Chris Rolfe (Chicago Fire).