Jezek Cup: U.S. U-17s open with 3-2 win

Charlotte FC winger Nimfasha Berchimas, who turned 15 in February, scored goals in the 88th and 89th minutes to give the U.S. under-17 men's national team a 3-2 win over Ukraine's U-18 team in their opening game at the 29th annual Jezek Cup in the Czech Republic. Taha Habroune (Crew II) scored the first goal for the USA, which is playing a year up to prepare for the U-17 World Cup later in the year.

USA starting XI -- Beaudry; Verhoeven, Banks, Hawkins, Miller; Evans, Habroune, Medina; Jamison, Ramos, Vasquez.
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