Dest, Zimmerman headline USMNT roster vs. Mexico on April 19

Ten World Cup veterans, including AC Milan defender Sergino Dest, highlight the 23-player roster named by U.S. men's national team interim manager Anthony Hudson to face Mexico in Glendale, Arizona, on April 19.

«We are delighted with the group we have put together. Anytime you get to play against your closest rivals it's a special opportunity, and we have players who understand what this rivalry is all about and are ready to compete,» Hudson said. «It's another chance to build on the progress we have made in the last four years and prepare for the defense of our two CONCACAF titles this summer.»

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Since the game falls outside of an official FIFA match window, teams are not required to release players to the national team. For that reason, the bulk of the roster comprises MLS players, including Nashville SC defender Walker Zimmerman and LAFC midfielder Kellyn Acosta.

Dest's availability came about after conversations with Hudson and AC Milan. Club America midfielder Alejandro Zendejas was among those not released by their clubs. LAFC midfielder Timothy Tillman, who has delivered some outstanding performances for LAFC this season, is currently not eligible to play for the U.S., as he still needs to file a one-time change of association from Germany with FIFA.

In addition to Dest, FC Juarez midfielder Alan Sonora and 17-year-old Louisville City defender Joshua Wynder are on the roster from non-MLS teams.

The roster also includes some relatively inexperienced players at international level, with 10 players having made fewer than 10 international appearances. Uncapped players include Wynder, Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender, FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Roman Celentano and