Dave Van den Bergh, former U.S. U-19 and U-15 coach, has taken charge of the U-17 boys who aim to qualify for this year’s U-17 World Cup. Van den Bergh, who is replacingShaun Tsakiris at the U-17 helm, called in 28 players for a Jan. 4-13 training camp in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The Florida camp […]
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Youth: Gianluca Busio strikes for U.S. U-17 boys in tie with Brazil
The USA finished second to Portugal in the 2018 U-17 Nike International Friendlies after a 1-1 tie with Brazil on Sunday. Captain Giovanni Reyna, who assisted on RicardoPepi‘s goal in the USA’s 1-0 win over Turkey on Friday, set up Gianluca Busio‘s strike against Brazil in first-half stoppage time. Breakthrough right before the half! First […]
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Youth: U.S. U-17 boys tie Portugal in Nike Friendlies opener
D.C. United academy striker Griffin Yow‘s 36th minute strike earned the USA a 1-1 tie with Portugal at the Nike International Friendlies in Lakewood, Florida. On the board! Griffin Yow bringing goals and moves to the — U.S.Soccer YNT (@ussoccer_ynt) November 29, 2018 Yow intercepted a poor back pass and easily beat the Portuguese keeper […]
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What They're Saying: Ricardo Pepi
“Whenever I am seen by both nationalities, it means that I am working hard and it really motivates me to work even harder because it shows me that I am doing well. Mexico was my first look andthat is why I had the idea of going with them first, then I had the U.S. call-up […]
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Calendar: 2018 Nike International Friendlies
Wednesday, November 28 Turkey vs. Brazil, 3:30 pm. ET USA vs. Portugal, 6:30 pm. ET Friday, November 30 Portugal vs. Brazil, 3:30 p.m. ET USA vs. Turkey, 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday, December 2 Portugal vs. Turkey, 2:30 pm. ET USA vs. Brazil, 5:30 pm. ET Note: Allgames will air live on ussoccer.com, Facebook and YouTube.
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Eight newcomers will get shot with U.S. U-17 boys at Nike International Friendlies
Eight newcomers are among Coach Shaun Tsakiris‘ 24-player squad for games against Portugal (Nov. 28), Turkey (Nov. 30) and Brazil (Dec. 2) in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. The NikeInternational Friendlies, the U-17s’ biggest event outside the Concacaf U-17 Championship and the U-17 World Cup, date back to 2001 provided a stage for future U.S. full national […]
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Youth: George Bello strike earns U.S. U-17s win over Russia
The USA finished runner-up at the U-17 International Youth Tournament in England thanks to comeback wins over Brazil and Russia. After opening with a 3-1 loss to England, Coach Shaun Tsakiris‘ team overcame atwo-goal deficit to beat Brazil, 3-2, and came back to beat Russia, 2-1, after going down 1-0 in the 35th minute. Kobe […]
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USA beats Brazil at U-17 International Youth Tournament in England
Griffin Yow, Alfonso Ocampo Chavez and Joe Scally scored for the USA in a 3-2 win over Brazil at the 2018 U-17 International Youth Tournament inEngland. “I’m really happy for andproud of the boys,” said U.S. coach Shaun Tsakiris via Twitter. “They deserved the points today. We respect Brazil. They have a good group, dangerous […]
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U.S. U-17 boys go winless at Torneo Cuatro Naciones; Efrain Alvarez helps Mexico win title
The USA finished the U-17 Torneo Cuatro Naciones with a 1-1 tie with Chile after falling to host Mexico, 2-0, and Argentina, 2-1. Mexico took the title with a 2-0 win over Argentina. CaliforniaEfrain Alvarez scored for Mexico in its win over Chile and assisted against the USA. Alvarez (No. 17) struck from long-range against […]
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Youth: U.S. U-17s fall to Argentina in Torneo Cuatro Naciones opener
The U.S. U-17 national team fell to Argentina’s U-17s, 2-1, in the first game at the Torneo Cuatro Naciones 2018 in Mexico City. The lone American goal was scored by Seattle Sounders FC 2forward Alfonso Ocampo Chavez to tie the score in the 49th minute. Coached by former national team star Pablo Aimar, Argentina got […]