**FILE** In this Nov. 17, 2012, file photo, Nuremberg's Timothy Chandler of the U.S., left, and Bayern's David Alaba of Austria, right, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Nuremberg, southern Germany. Defender Timmy Chandler is set to commit his future to the Americans rather than leave open the possibility of playing for Germany. With regular right back Steve Cherundolo sidelined by a knee injury, Chandler appears likely to start Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, when the U.S. opens the final round of World Cup qualifying at Honduras. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer, File)