This allows Williams, Fabian Johnson and Tim Chandler, all of whom were born, raised and earned their soccer living in Germany, to become mainstays for Klinsmann.

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The game marked somewhat of a generational change for the U.S. defense, with Chandler (22), Gonzalez (24), Cameron (27) and Fabian Johnson (25) on the backline.

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Defending champions Wolfsburg are eight on 23 points after being held 2-2 at home by Freiburg, needing an 81st-minute equalizer from Fabian Johnson to avoid defeat as they twice came from behind and twice hit the crossbar.

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Midfielder Michael Bradley, giving his usual fearless and indefatigable effort, delivered a deft pass on the left side to Fabian Johnson, one of Klinsmann's German transplants, who sent the ball into the middle of the penalty area to Jozy Altidore.

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