Nov. 18, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Former Wake Forest player Michael Parkhurst was recently recalled by the U.S. Men's National Team and will play in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Guatemala, scheduled for 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Classic. Also, former Demon Deacon Brian Edwards was recently selected to participate in a U.S. Men's National Team training camp.

Parkhurst has made three appearances with the U.S. National Team. Parkhurst, who recently won the MLS Fair Play Award for the second straight year, last played for the national team on January 20, 2008, in the United States' 2-0 victory over Sweden.

Parkhurst represented his country this past summer in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Named as one of three overage players by head coach Peter Nowak, Parkhurst played all 270 minutes in the Olympics, helping the United States to a 1-1-1 record in group play.

Edwards, who just completed his first year with Toronto FC, was one of 19 players selected for a recent four day U.S. Men's National Team training camp. Edwards, the Most Outstanding Defensive Player in the 2007 College Cup, played and started in six games during his rookie year for Toronto FC. Edwards posted a 2-3-1 record in goal.

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