The U.S. under-15 men’s national team is headed to Croatia, where it will face the host nation, England and Morocco May 15-17 in group play at the Vlatko Markovic Tournament.
All 24 players Coach Tommy Heinemann picked were born in 2009, making them eligible for the 2025 U-17 World Cup, which will feature players born on or after Jan. 1, 2008.
U.S. Roster:
Goalkeepers (2): James Donaldson (Atlanta United), Tobias Szewczyk (NY Red Bulls).
Defenders (9): Hugo Berg (Chicago Fire), Edward Chadwick (LA Galaxy), Liam Devan (Nashville SC), Tyson Espy (LAFC), Prince Forfor (Columbus Crew), Alex Gomez (NY Red Bulls), Astin Mbaye (NY Red Bulls), Mateo McLean (LA Galaxy), Manuel Romero (Real Madrid/ESP).
Midfielders (6): Lukas Bruegmann (Houston Dynamo), Steel Cook (FC Dallas), Adri Mehmeti (NY Red Bulls), Paul Sokoloff (NY Red Bulls), Kaedren Spivey (San Jose Earthquakes), Landry Walker (San Antonio FC).
Forwards (7): Zidane Cadet (Inter Miami), Mattheo Dimareli (Houston Dynamo), Immanuel Ewing (Columbus Crew), Omar Hassan (Seattle Sounders), Darris Hyte (Chicago Fire), Will Ostrander (San Jose Earthquakes), Max Steelman (LA Galaxy).
Some good young players on this team. Very good. Not perfect here in USA – youth soccer – but the eco-system around young talent at the tip of the pyramid – is growing in interesting ways. The MLS club Academies are doing their work – but also – the players and their families have opportunities – to supplement development in the Academy – that just did not exist 5 years ago. Will be interesting to see where this goes in the international context. These things – the eco system – the supplemental training and development – grows like weeds. In Texas – I notice a decade ago – Dallas had one of the most developed eco-systems for youth in the nation – now Houston has grown one – it was zero before – now – it’s something. As we speak change is coming.
Growing like weeds. Now you see – two Houston player in the mix. Families – are figuring out what they need to do to develop players – and it’s not just park your kid in MLS Academy. This is normal – this is how it is – everywhere – ex-USA. The family, the player, owns 60% or more, of the players development. The Academy is where you realize your efforts. Carry on! Good luck boys!
Where is Cavan Sullivan?
He is listed in his signing article as a U-15 international. Has he outgrown it already?