The USA advanced to the round of 16 of the Under-20 World Cup in Chile with a first-place Group E finish despite a 2-1 loss to African champion South Africa.

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Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,...