World Cup: Attleboro's Geoff Cameron replaced in USA lineup (original) (raw)

RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Center back Geoff Cameron has been replaced in the U.S. lineup for its game against Germany after his mistakes helped lead to both of Portugal’s goals in the Americans’ last match.

Cameron is from Attleboro; he played soccer at Providence Country Day School and the University of Rhode Island.

Omar Gonzalez will start in his place Thursday in the Group G finale. Brad Davis also takes over for Alejandro Bedoya in the midfield.

For Germany, Bastian Schweinsteiger replaces Sami Khedira in the midfield and Lukas Podolski starts over Mario Goetze at forward.

Khedira has still been looking for his rhythm after being sidelined with a knee injury for six months. Schweinsteiger played well off the bench against Ghana.

Cameron’s wayward clearance led to Portugal’s first goal Sunday, and he was beaten by Varela for the equalizer in stoppage time.