Insta-tweet reactions: Twitter reacts to USMNT roster announcement which includes US-Mexico clash | SIDELINE

Andy Edwards

Don't look now, folks, but the most highly-anticipated 90 minutes for the US national team every four years — the USMNT's home World Cup qualifying match against Mexico — is less than two weeks away.

And on Thursday, US head coach Jurgen Klinsmann announced his 23-man roster live on ESPN's SportsCenter for the round of two September qualifying games, which includes an away trip to Costa Rica on September 6 and the rivalry matchup against Mexico four days later in Columbus, Ohio.

As always with these big roster announcements, there were a couple of typical surprise inclusions, surprise omissions, many predictable choices and lots of fan and journalistic opinions on the roster. Oh, there were opinions.

This is how Twitter reacted in the moments immediately after the roster was announced:

#USMNT @J_Klinsmann will announce the 23-player roster for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers at 3:30 p.m. ET live on @SportsCenter.
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2013

#USMNT @J_Klinsmann is up next on @SportsCenter on @ESPN News to reveal the roster.
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2013

#USMNT names 23-man roster to take on Mexico and Costa Rica with chance to clinch World Cup berth. http://t.co/muBvsui3eY
— Stars and Stripes FC (@StarsStripesFC) August 29, 2013

#USMNT Roster: GK - Guzan, Howard, Rimando; Defenders - Beasley, Besler, Brooks, Cameron, Castillo, Evans, Gonzalez, Orozco
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2013

#USMNT Roster, Midfielders - Beckerman, Bedoya, Bradley, Diskerud, F. Johnson, Jones, Zusi;
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2013

Here's @J_Klinsmann talking about the #USMNT roster for #USAvCRC and #USAvMEX - http://t.co/vRNBo3aAf4
— U.S. Soccer MNT (@USMNT) August 29, 2013

Landon Donovan is on #USMNT WCQ roster for 1st time since June 12, 2012, when he & Dempsey last played together.
— Paul Carr (@PaulCarr) August 29, 2013

Johannsson in the roster. Donovan in the roster. #USMNT
— Jason Davis 🇵🇷 (@davisjsn) August 29, 2013

It's official: Sounders FC's trio of Clint Dempsey, Eddie Johnson and Brad Evans has been called in by the USMNT for World Cup qualifying.
— Joshua Mayers (@joshuamayers) August 29, 2013

John Brooks on the roster. This is essentially the roster we'd expected.
— Jason Davis 🇵🇷 (@davisjsn) August 29, 2013

16 of the 23 players named to this US roster have played or are playing in MLS.
— Jeremiah Oshan (@JeremiahOshan) August 29, 2013

The fullbacks, y'all, the fullbacks. Two bleeding sores with several layers of band-aids slapped on top. #USMNT
— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) August 29, 2013

Joe Corona might be the most notable omission on the #USMNT WCQ roster. Clarence Goodson also left out.
— Jon Arnold, the WCQ enjoyer (@ArnoldcommaJon) August 29, 2013

Gonna hazard a guess that, barring injury, that #usmnt roster is at least 75% of the one heading to Brazil next year
— Prairie Rose Clayton🥈 (@hoover_dam) August 29, 2013

Congrats to #SportingKC's @mbesler & @gzusi who have been named to #USMNT roster for upcoming WC qualifiers against Costa Rica & Mexico!
— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) August 29, 2013

Clint Dempsey is set to earn his 100th cap with the USMNT on Sept. 6 in Costa Rica, the 14th in federation history to reach that milestone.
— Joshua Mayers (@joshuamayers) August 29, 2013

Guys on yellows: Dempsey, Evans, Altidore, Bradley, Cameron, Howard, F. Johnson, Jones. So it's possible two Sounders could be back sooner.
— Joshua Mayers (@joshuamayers) August 29, 2013

I've hypnotized myself. This is huge. #USMNT http://t.co/g2ZdQaL2K0
— Jason Davis 🇵🇷 (@davisjsn) August 29, 2013

Cap tying Brooks, Dempsey's 100th cap, Mexico in Columbus, possibility to clinch ticket to #Brazil2014 - let the #usmnt September fun begin
— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) August 29, 2013

"I want everybody on our team and staff to put all of their energy into the Costa Rica game...we need to live day by day for that game..."
— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann says he expects Dempsey and Zusi to be fully fit for upcoming games. #USMNT
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann: Donovan got back himself in team during Gold Cup. We'll see how the pieces will fit w/ players from GC roster. #USMNT
— Odeen Domingo (@azc_domingo) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann: "I think Beasley is set in the left back role, I think Fabian is set in the left winger role." #USMNT
— Thomas Floyd (@ThomasFloyd) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann says Bedoya has made a "huge jump" in the last 7-9 months #USMNT
— Seth Vertelney (@svertelney) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann on Boyd's omission: "It's both (down to his recent injury & growing depth up top)." #USMNT
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann on Cherundolo: Door is always open for him. #USMNT
— Odeen Domingo (@azc_domingo) August 29, 2013

Klinsmann on players w/ yellow: Need to have it back of your mind. We want everyone in Mexico. But by no means will we hold back. #USMNT
— Odeen Domingo (@azc_domingo) August 29, 2013

I like the looks of this #USMNT
— Moderna Mane (@Two_AAs) August 29, 2013

Love this #usmnt roster for the upcoming #WCQ. Great mix of youth, experience, and Mix.
— Anthony DeAngelo (@anthonydeangelo) August 29, 2013

No TRUE outside backs on the #USMNT roster. Not surprised to not see Lichaj, but he deserves a shot.
— Bryson Webster (@BrysonWebster) August 29, 2013

Solid roster announcement! 0 complaints. #usmnt #ATeam
— Brian Johnson (@Brian_Machismo) August 29, 2013

Essentially, Jurgen Klinsmann went with Aron Johannsson over Wondolowski and John Brooks over Goodson for #USMNT WCQs. #SJEarthquakes
— Robert Jonas (@robertjonas) August 29, 2013

Crazy since at the beginning of 2013, RB looked like a strength with Chandler and Stevie C. Surprised Parkhurst isn't on the roster. #USMNT
— Biggy (@biggySF) August 29, 2013

Howard; DMB, Besler, Gonzo, Evans; FJ, Bradley Jones, LD; Clint, Jozy. MT @jimmyschwartz: ...what's your starting 11 vs. Costa Rica?
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) August 29, 2013

I expect Beasley & Evans start at LB/RB, respectively, b/c Klinsmann seems to see them as the answers (not b/c they actually are). #USMNT
— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) August 29, 2013

Excited to see Donovan and Dempsey finally on the same #usmnt roster.
— Zach (@ShadowOfAckbar) August 29, 2013

Still recovering from injury. #USMNT RT @Aztekan why no Gomez?
— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) August 29, 2013

I also think these theories about JK compromising his CRC lineup in order to focus on MEX are bunk. He wants a 1st-ever WCQ win in San Jose.
— Charles Boehm (@cboehm) August 29, 2013

I don't have a problem with the roster. I am concerned that Timmy Chandler continues to be Timmy Chandler. #usmnt
— Zach (@ShadowOfAckbar) August 29, 2013

#usmnt look at the forwards on this roster Who would've thought a forward line this strong two years ago
— michael phillips (@producer1122) August 29, 2013

Did I count 11 duel nationals on the roster? Shows what our country is about. Nation of immigrants #USMNT
— Kyle Brown (@kyle9387) August 29, 2013

If Brazil 2014 started tomorrow A) it'd be called Brazil 2013, & B) this 23 man #USMNT squad is the one I want on the flight.
— Jason McCardinalsDevilMagicUser🌹 (@JMill1120) August 29, 2013

"The next game is the most important one." - JK. #USMNT
— Joe Gould (@twelfthyank) August 29, 2013

Once again we're left wondering if perhaps Sacha's choice of facial hair is holding him back.
— Jason Davis 🇵🇷 (@davisjsn) August 29, 2013

Don't think Klinsmann doesn't have an eye on the International win streak record. Sweep the last 4 Hex games, it's ours. #USMNT
— Cole (@twoleftfeet_) August 29, 2013