Two players of Nigerian descent have been named to the USA Under - 23 roster by Head Coach Andi Herzog ahead of two friendlies against Brazil this month.<br /><br />San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe is expected to suit up for the Americans alongside Real Salt Lake defender Boyd Okwuonu as both made the 19 - man roster.<br /><br />The United States U23s play their first game against&nbsp; the South Americans on November 11 in Recife before completing their warm up schedule with another game against the same opponents four days later in Belem.<br /><br />Michigan - born Alashe featured 28 times for San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS this term while Okwuonu has only 118 minutes of game time for Real Salt Lake&rsquo;s first team.<br /><br />Both Nigerian - Americans helped USA to a third - place finish at the 2015 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Championship.<br /><br /><span style="&quot;font-size:14px;&quot;"><span class="&quot;s1&quot;">Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com</span></span><br />