Nimfasha Berchimas, who starred for the USA at the 2023 Under-17 World Cup and has played three MLS games this season, scored in stoppage time to give Charlotte FC a 2-1 win over LAFC in the under-17 semifinals at the MLS Next Cup.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.