 Friedel applauds the USA fans at the 2002 World Cup |
Blackburn keeper Brad Friedel has announced his retirement from international football with the United States of America. The 33-year-old said: "I have decided that now is the right time to bring to a close my time representing the US.
"The Premier League is incredibly demanding and over the remaining years of my career, I want to continue to play at the highest level for my club."
Friedel had won 82 caps since making his international debut in 1992.
He was a member of the USA squad at the last three World Cups.
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