[WINTER SHOWCASE] U.S. under-15 boys national team coach Hugo Perez named an 18-player squad that will participate in theU.S. Soccer Development Academy Winter Showcase with matches against the U-15/16 New York Red Bulls, De Anza Force and Weston FC Dec. 12-15 at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
The team includes Ernesto Espinoza, who plays in Tijuana’s youth system, and FC Richmond Magic’s NicholasTaitague, who recently trained at Manchester United.
U-15 Roster:
GOALKEEPERS (2): David Abonce(FC Dallas), Carlos Avilez (FC Dallas).
DEFENDERS (4): McKay Eves (San Diego Surf), Kyle Gruno (Philadelphia Union), Antonio Nava (De Anza Force), SamVines (Colorado Rapids).
MIDFIELDERS (6): Jose Alfaro (Chicago Magic PSG), Jose Carranza (D.C. United), Ernesto Espinoza (Club Tijuana/MEX), RobertoHernandez (Texas Rush), Nicholas Taitague (FC Richmond Magic), Juan Pablo Torres (Georgia United).
FORWARDS (6): Lucas Del Rosario (CASL), Omir Fernandez(New York Red Bulls), Jonathan Gonzalez (Atletico Santa Rosa), Jeanpaul Marin (New York Red Bulls), Jesus Nunez (LA Galaxy), Adolfo Trujillo (De Anza Force).