Last night in the semifinals of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, Mexico gave notice and fired a figurative shot across Soccer House's bow when Julio Gomez, head wrapped in gauze, scored the goal that gave Mexico the 3-2 win over Germany with the lovely bicycle kick shown in the video below.
The young German squad, which had knocked out the United States in a 4-0 victory during the Round of 16, took an early 2-1 lead, but then, in the 75th minute, Jorge Espericueta picked up the equalizer on an improbable corner kick (you can watch it in the second video below).

By DAVID MOSSE

England hasn't made a habit of winning too many penalty shootouts, but the Three Lions Under-17 squad did just that on Thursday, overcoming Argentina following a 1-1 draw to reach the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. John Peacock's side fell behind to a goal by Maximiliano Padilla after 12 minutes, but Raheem Sterling equalized before halftime and England was the better team.

The United States Under-17 national team advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup, but its first opponent in the next phase is perhaps the most impressive team from the group stage, Germany (4 p.m., ESPNU/ESPN3.com/Galavision).

Germany thrashed its Group E opponents by a combined score of 11-1 in three victories and stands in the United States' way of reaching the quarterfinals.

By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Back in 2001, I was working for a company that provided the material for the official FIFA Under-17 World Cup site. At the time, the United States was expected to turn out better than most in a field of 16 teams. Instead, they crashed out in the group stage to Nigeria, eventual champions France, and fellow under-achievers Japan.

Ivory Coasting to the Golden Boot The U17 World Cup is a great tournament for the football obsessive. Previous Player of the Tournament awards have been awarded to Cesc Fabregas and Anderson, and so the late night viewing provides an opportunity to scout out the next big thing. Players from Brazil, Germany and England were [.

Paul Kennedy of Soccer America writes of the United States Under-17 National team kicking off play at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic.
The USA opened play at the 2011 Under-17 World Cup in Torreon, Mexico, Sunday with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic thanks to superb goals from midfielders Alejandro Guido and Esteban Rodriguez and late sub Alfred Koroma.

He might not have the job anymore - he may have gone down in one of Australian footballs greatest TV stoushes with the Foz way back when but the latest Aussie Young Socceroos Coach sees Ange as the man to guide our young revolution.
Most Aussie fans will smile when they read this I suspect.

The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol and Nike have officially launched the Brazil 2011/12 home and away kits that the Seleção will wear for this summer's 2011 Copa America, FIFA Under-17 World Cup and FIFA Under-20 World Cup on February 1st. While we've had a detailed look at both jerseys, we haven't seen the new Brazil Nike [.

The CONCACAF Under-17 Championship, used as a qualifying tournament to decide which four teams will go to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Mexico later this year, has been whittled down to the last eight after the completion of the group stages this weekend.

In Group A Costa Rica qualified as group winners after they defeated El Salvador in the group's final match on Friday.

The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol and Nike have officially launched the Brazil 2011/12 home and away kits that the Seleção will wear for this summer's 2011 Copa America, FIFA Under-17 World Cup and FIFA Under-20 World Cup (both pending qualification). It's been rumored in the Brazilian press that a Brazil 2011/12 third kit is slated [.

The OFC Under-17 Championship final has been won by tournament hosts New Zealand for the fourth time in the nation's history following their 2-0 win against Tahiti. A 2-0 scoreline was also sufficient for the Solomon Islands to claim third place in their play-off against Vanuatu.

Both of the goals came in the first half for New Zealand who have won the last three tournaments all at the expense of today's opponents Tahiti.

The semi-final line-up in the CAF Under-17 Championship in Rwanda has been decided. The four semi-finalists already have the pleasure of having qualified for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup so they will all take to the field this week in the hope of becoming continental champions.

Hosts Rwanda are amongst the final four after finishing second in Group A just behind Burkina Faso on goal difference.