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AKERS ON, KELLER OFF ROSTER FOR WORLD CUP U.S. CHARTS AS FAVORITE; TOURNEY BEGINS JUNE 19.(Sports)

They're talented, tested and on a mission.

Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Tiffeny Milbrett and Seattle native Michelle Akers, determined to win back the title they lost four years ago, lead the U.S. roster for the World Cup.

The tournament begins June 19 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., with the Americans playing Denmark, and concludes July 10 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

``They want to make a statement to the world,'' coach Tony DiCicco said yesterday after announcing the 20-player roster. ``The World Cup, in soccer, is the epitome. They want to be Olympic champions and World Cup champions at the same time.

``The challenge is huge. But we are ...

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