Davis named to U.S. team for Honduras qualifier

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After a strong showing at Jurgen Klinsmann's January camp, Dynamo midfielder Brad Davis was called up to the U.S. national team ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier at Honduras.

Davis started and earned his sixth cap with the national team in a scoreless draw against Canada on Jan. 29 at BBVA Compass Stadium. That roster was made up mainly of domestic-based players hoping to impress leading into the crucial final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

First qualifier

Davis, 31, who was the Dynamo MVP for the last four years, hopes to play in a World Cup qualifier for the first time in his career. His previous six appearances with the national team over a five-year span occurred in the Gold Cup or exhibitions.

Davis reported to Miami on Saturday. Former Dynamo center back Geoff Cameron, who plays with Stoke City of the English Premier League, also was called up along with most of the Europe-based players.

"I'm extremely excited about the opportunity and just looking forward to getting to Miami, getting integrated with the guys," Davis said. "This is my first qualifier, so I'm excited about getting the experience from everything that comes from that.

"Obviously, there's a core group of guys who have played World Cups and a lot of qualifiers, so I'm looking forward to the opportunity."

USA's Brad Davis, left, hustles to keep Canada's Nik Ledgerwood from getting the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer game last Tuesday at BBVA Compass Stadium. USA's Brad Davis, left, hustles to keep Canada's Nik Ledgerwood from getting the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer game last Tuesday at BBVA Compass Stadium. Photo: Nick De La Torre, Houston Chronicle Photo: Nick De La Torre, Houston Chronicle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Davis named to U.S. team for Honduras qualifier 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Davis was one of three Dynamo players called up to Klinsmann's January camp. Goalkeeper Tally Hall and forward Will Bruin were the others.

An MLS MVP finalist in 2011 after leading the league with 16 assists, Davis is perennially one of the top assists men in MLS. He had 12 in 2009, 2010 and 2012.

Familiar face

Wednesday's qualifier at 3 p.m. in San Pedro Sula could also be a match between the Dynamo's right and left wings because star Boniek Garcia is Honduras' starting right wing.

"That would be cool as long as (Garcia) doesn't smile at me the whole game," Davis said with a chuckle. "That would be awesome. That could be a pretty cool experience, obviously, playing him in his country. But if we're playing against each other, we'll be representing our country, and it will be a battle."

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