January camp focuses on next generation 
December, 23, 2010
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Luke Cyphers and
Doug McIntyre
There no doubt will be a few faces at the L.A. January camp who make appearances on the summer's Gold Cup roster. But the first national team gathering of 2011 isn't just about 2011.
This year's version of "Camp Cupcake" also is an early audition for spots on the 2012 Olympic team.
To read about the USMNT's plans for its January training camp and which players could rise in the coming cycle (like Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore and Maurice Edu did last time around), sign up for ESPN Insider today.
Doug McIntyre is a staff writer for ESPN The Magazine. He has covered American and international soccer since 2002.
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