Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones were mooted as possible options .
Klinsmann has opted for Dempsey , who has worn the armband for the USA once - during the second half of a 0 - 0 draw against Colombia in October 2010 .
Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones were mooted as possible options , but Klinsmann has opted for Dempsey , who has worn the armband for the USA once - during the second half of a 0 - 0 draw against Colombia in October 2010 .