Panama’s Michael Amir Murillo could see action against the U.S. in WCQ. (Photo courtesy of the Red Bulls)

Red Bulls defenders Michael Amir Murillo and Fidel Escobar have been recalled by the Panama for its final two World Cup qualifiers next month.

Since Panama will play at the United States Oct. 6 and meet Costa Rica Oct. 10, the two backline players will miss the Red Bulls’ home match against the Vancouver Whitecaps Oct. 7.

The fourth-place U.S. and third-place Panama face a must-win situation at Orlando City Stadium in Orlando City, Fla.

On loan from San Francisco FC, Murillo has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer games.

Escobar, also on loan from San Miguelito, has started three games since joining the club on July 27.

The Panama roster

Goalkeepers: Jose Calderon, Jaime Penedo

Defenders: Michael Amir Murillo, Adolfo Machado, Felipe Baloy, Roman Torres, Fidel Escobar, Jan Carlos Vargas, Luis Ovalle, Eric Davis

Midfielders: Gabriel Gomez, Anibal Godoy, Armando Cooper, Alberto Quintero, Edgar Yoel Barcenas, Ricardo Buitrago, Jose Gonzalez

Forwards: Blas Perez, Luis Tejada, Gabriel Torres, Abdiel Arroyo, Roberto Nurse

Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.