Jurgen Klinsmann calls on World Cup veterans for U.S. Gold Cup roster

U.S. Soccer announced its roster for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Tuesday, trimming its 35-man provisional team to the 23 who will be contesting the regional championship stateside next month.

Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann picked an experienced team, retaining 17 members from his 2014 World Cup roster. Following a friendly against Guatemala on July 3, the Americans will play their group stage games against Honduras on July 7, Haiti on July 10 and Panama on July 13.

The Yanks won the last edition of this tournament, in 2013, although a lot of countries sent diluted teams because of the conflict with World Cup qualifying. If they win it again, they'll be assured of a place at the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. If they fail to, they'll enter a playoff against the winner for that berth.

The Gold Cup final will be played in Philadelphia on July 26.

Below is the full USA squad, with a quick thought on each player.

GOALKEEPERS

Brad Guzan, Aston Villa: In spite of losing his starting job at Villa late in the season, Guzan is still the USA's best option while Tim Howard remains on his national team sabbatical.

Nick Rimando, Real Salt Lake: The MLS veteran is a good teammate and reliable between the sticks when called upon.

William Yarbrough, Club Leon: The Mexican-based American seems to have bypassed Bill Hamid as the third-string goalkeeper, based on strong early impressions on the program.

DEFENDERS

Ventura Alvarado, Club America: One of the few newish and young faces on the roster, Alvarado will probably provide cover for others.

John Brooks, Hertha Berlin: As a central defender, Brooks has made real strides in the last year but remains raw.

Timothy Chandler, Eintracht Frankfurt: Many wonder whether the German-American is overrated, but Chandler can play either fullback position.

Brad Evans, Seattle Sounders: Although he was surprisingly left off the World Cup roster, Evans remains valuable to Klinsmann as an attacking right back.

Omar Gonzalez, Los Angeles Galaxy: Gonzo can't shake his gaffe-a-game habit, but is otherwise a useful central defender.

Fabian Johnson, Borussia Moenchengladbach: Capable of playing in defense or midfield on either flank, Johnson is the team's utility player.

Tim Ream, Bolton: Following years outside the team, the once-hyped Ream has parlayed several strong seasons in England's second tier into another opportunity.

MIDFIELDERS

Kyle Beckerman, Real Salt Lake: Called in for another tour of duty, the wily and unshakable Beckerman will shield the defense.

Alejandro Bedoya, Nantes: Quietly growing into one of the better players on the team, Bedoya can play anywhere in midfield.

Michael Bradley, Toronto FC: As the USA's de-facto captain and best player, Bradley will build attacks and cover immense ground.

Brad Davis, Houston Dynamo: Even at 33, the international career of one of the most technically gifted players the U.S. has ever produced just won't end, even if he's never played a major role.

Mix Diskerud, New York City FC: Still more style than substance, Diskerud can help break down stodgy opponents, but he needs to help out on defense.

Alfredo Morales, Ingolstadt: As a sound holding midfielder, expect Morales to see time in the middle of the park.

DeAndre Yedlin, Tottenham Hotspur: Whether played at right back or on the right flank, Yedlin can change games with his speed.

Gyasi Zardes, Los Angeles Galaxy: Zardes has made huge strides with the national team, and, while a striker by trade, his designation as a midfielder seems to suggest he'll be playing on the wing.

Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City: The unassuming Zusi will do his work defensively and serve up crosses from the right flank.

FORWARDS

Jozy Altidore, Toronto FC: Back from yet another hamstring injury, Altidore remains the only dependable striker in the pool.

Clint Dempsey, Seattle Sounders: After serving a suspension for an ugly incident, captain Dempsey will be counted on to offer a creative spark.

Aron Johannsson, AZ: The Alabama-born, Iceland-raised forward has a habit of going hot and cold for the Americans, but when Johannsson is on, he is a difference maker.

Chris Wondolowski, San Jose Earthquakes: Wondo is something of an enigma, and might be remembered best for That Miss Against Belgium at the World Cup, but he still has his use to Klinsmann as a goal-mouth poacher.

Leander Schaerlaeckens is a soccer columnist for Yahoo Sports. Follow him on Twitter @LeanderAlphabet.