New Honduras coach Juan de Dios Castillo left out regular starters Wilson Palacios and David Suazo in the squad for friendlies next month against El Salvador and Canada.
The Mexico-born Castillo, who took over the team from Colombian Reinadlo Rueda, will lead Honduras against El Salvador in Los Angeles on Sept. 4 and face Canada in Toronto on Sept. 7.
Honduras notched a draw and two losses in the team's second World Cup appearance in South Africa.
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Squad:
Goalkeepers: Noel Valladares (Olimpia), Ricardo Canales (Victoria), Marlon Licona (Motagua).
Defenders: Sergio Mendoza (Motagua), Erick Norales (Marathon) Juan Carlos Garcia (Olimpia), Oscar Garcia (Olimpia), Johnny Palacios (Olimpia), Quiarol Arzu (Platense), Bryan Beckeles (Vida), Crisanto Norales (Victoria).
Midfielders: Mario Martinez (Real Espana), Eder Delgado (Real Espana), Walter Hernandez (Olimpia), Jorge Claros (Motagua), Irvin Reina (Necaxa).
Forwards: Rony Flores (Marathon), Jerry Bengston (Vida), Roger Rojas (Olimpia), Alexander Lopez (Olimpia), Luis Lobo (Real Espana), Cristian Martinez (Real Espana), Ruben Rivera (Motagua).
