With the United States set to take on Ghana in their first match of the 2014 World Cup, Onion Sports takes a look at the notable players on the U.S. roster:

Clint Dempsey (Forward, Team Captain) : Like several other players on the team with dual citizenship, Dempsey has chosen to play for the United States rather than his native country of Texas

: Like several other players on the team with dual citizenship, Dempsey has chosen to play for the United States rather than his native country of Texas Michael Bradley (Midfielder) : The highly rated midfielder is key to the U.S. progressing past the group stage in the minds of many delusional fans

: The highly rated midfielder is key to the U.S. progressing past the group stage in the minds of many delusional fans Omar Gonzalez (Defender) : One of the most talented young stars in the MLS, Gonzalez can give the team the spark it needs to lose in a slightly less humiliating fashion

: One of the most talented young stars in the MLS, Gonzalez can give the team the spark it needs to lose in a slightly less humiliating fashion Brad Davis (Midfielder) : One of the first 10 Brad Davises who appears when you Google “Brad Davis”

: One of the first 10 Brad Davises who appears when you Google “Brad Davis” Kyle Beckerman (Midfielder) : Has dreadlocks. That’s it. That’s the identity he’s chosen for himself.

: Has dreadlocks. That’s it. That’s the identity he’s chosen for himself. Chris Wondolowski (Forward) : Possesses the ability to move his legs and the willingness to play up front, both of which are crucial components of becoming a successful U.S. national team striker

: Possesses the ability to move his legs and the willingness to play up front, both of which are crucial components of becoming a successful U.S. national team striker DeAndre Yedlin (Defender) : A controversial choice for the final 23-man roster, critics allege the inexperienced Yedlin only made the U.S. squad due to his owning the team’s sole soccer ball

: A controversial choice for the final 23-man roster, critics allege the inexperienced Yedlin only made the U.S. squad due to his owning the team’s sole soccer ball Julian Green (Midfielder) : At just 18 years of age, Green still has a fighting chance to do something else with his life

: At just 18 years of age, Green still has a fighting chance to do something else with his life Tim Howard (Goalkeeper) : The veteran goalkeeper relies on his quick reflexes and agility to get U.S. fans’ hopes up

: The veteran goalkeeper relies on his quick reflexes and agility to get U.S. fans’ hopes up Connor Huntsman (Midfielder) : Isn’t a real soccer player. This name was made up, but there’s no way you would have known that.

: Isn’t a real soccer player. This name was made up, but there’s no way you would have known that. Jozy Altidore (Forward) : Based on his scoring record for English club team Sunderland last season, is on pace to score a goal sometime during the 2030 World Cup

: Based on his scoring record for English club team Sunderland last season, is on pace to score a goal sometime during the 2030 World Cup Landon Donovan (Forward): Quite possibly the greatest American soccer player of all time and just the veteran presence this U.S. team needs to hold their own in Brazil