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Another U.S. Team in the U.K.

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The U.S. Women's National Team won't be the only team going for gold in Great Britain this summer. The U.S. Paralympic National Team is playing in the 2012 Paralympic Games, which take place from Aug. 29-Sept. 9 in London.

Head coach Jay Hoffman released his 12-player roster last week, which includes veteran midfielder Josh McKinney who reached the 100-cap milestone with the team in May.

The U.S. is in Group B along with Ukraine, Great Britain and Brazil.

U.S. Paralympic Games Roster by Position
GOALKEEPERS (2): Keith Johnson (Houston, Texas); Alex Hendricks (Columbus, Ohio)
DEFENDERS (4): Chris Ahrens (Baldwinsville, N.Y.); Bryce Boarman (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Chad Jones (Virginia Beach, Va.); Gavin Sibayan (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Adam Ballou (Virginia Beach, Va.); Tyler Bennett (Wadsworth, Ohio); Josh McKinney (Cary, N.C.); Marthell Vazquez (Long Beach, Calif.); Jerreme Wade (Chesapeake, Va.)
FORWARDS (1): Rene Renteria (San Fernando, Calif.)

Good luck to the lads!

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Josh McKinney will lead the USA into the 2012 Paralympic Games​

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