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Two of the U.S. Under-17 national team's top prospects are inching closer to European moves, while a third is edging closer to an MLS deal.

Manchester City and Real Madrid have stepped up their bids for U.

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Two of the U.S. Under-17 national team's top prospects are inching closer to European moves, while a third is edging closer to an MLS deal.

Manchester City and Real Madrid have stepped up their bids for U.

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Jack McInerney is a young player with a bright future.

As I mentioned a week ago I am hoping to get this into a regular thing for at least the next few weeks as we really start to gear up for the 2010 SuperDraft in just a couple (yes only a couple) months away. The response has been pretty solid so far and I'll be honest a few of you have mentioned some players that I had not heard of yet until now.

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These USA vs Italy matches have gotten to be quite something. The U- 17 World Cup match today was no exception. A missed penalty made the difference.

The USA had their chances including a penalty awarded for a handball on Federico Mannini in the 17th minute. But Jack McInerney saw his penalty kick saved by replacement goalie Francesco Bardi.

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Jogaram em Kaduna, no Ahmadu Bello Stadium com uma temperatura de 34º C., pelas oitavas-de-final, as seleções da Itália (4ª no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção dos Estados Unidos (11º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
27-05-1934 - Itália 7x1 Estados Unidos (Copa do Mundo)
30-05-1984 - Estados Unidos 0x0 Itália (Amistoso)
31-07-1984 - Itália 1x0 Estados Unidos (Jogos Olímpicos)
14-06-1990 - Itália 1x0 Estados Unidos (Copa do Mundo)
16-08-1991 - Itália 0x1 Estados Unidos (Mundial Sub-17)
06-06-1992 - Estados Unidos 1x1 Itália (Amistoso)
24-07-1992 - Itália 2x1 Estados Unidos (Jogos Olímpicos)
13-02-2002 - Itália 1x0 Estados Unidos (Amistoso)
21-06-2005 - Estados Unidos 1x3 Itália (Mundial Sub-20)
20-09-2005 - Itália 1x3 Estados Unidos (Mundial Sub-17)
17-06-2006 - Itália 1x1 Estados Unidos (Copa do Mundo)
15-06-2009 - Estados Unidos 1x3 Itália (Copa das Confederações)
O quarteto de arbitragem desse jogo, foi assim escalado:
Árbitro: Carlos AMARILLA_PAR
Primeiro Assistente: Emigdio RUIZ-PAR
Segundo Assistente: Nicolas YEGROS-PAR
Quarto Árbitro: Pablo POZO-CHI
Aos 6 minutos do primeiro tempo, o camisa 3, Federico MANNINI, jogador do Siena-ITA, recebeu o primeiro cartão amarelo do jogo. Click to continue reading...

The United States exited the FIFA Under-17 World Cup at the knockout stage, losing 2-1 to Italy at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, Nigeria. In the 18th-minute, Jack McInerney's penalty attempt was saved by Italy keeper Francesco Bardi. This was Bardi's first game in the tournament, starting in place of injured keeper Mattia Perin. Click to continue reading...

The game is in the 20th minute and U.S. ace Jack McInerney has just seen a penalty kick saved by the the Italy keeper.As always, you can follow along at the U.S. Matchtracker or watch on ESPN360.Back with the major updates only, followed by the wrap...--29'Beretta puts Italy ahead 1-0.- Greg Seltzer Click to continue reading...

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The U.S. Under-17 men's national team finally put together a strong performance in its final group match, and its reward for beating the United Arab Emirates is a Round of 16 date to face Italy.

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The U.S. Under-17 men's national team finally put together a strong performance in its final group match, and its reward for beating the United Arab Emirates is a Round of 16 date� with Italy.

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After a tough start against Spain the United States' U17 side was able to stack up 1 0 wins against Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. The United States will advance after securing second place in their group. A skillful side that is able to move the ball around and keep possession, the United States kids have drawn criticism from some for lacking a clinical finishing edge, but they seem to excel at moving the ball around (something we haven't been able to say about many US sides).

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After a tough start against Spain the United States' U17 side was able to stack up 1 0 wins against Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. The United States will advance after securing second place in their group. A skillful side that is able to move the ball around and keep possession, the United States kids have drawn criticism from some for lacking a clinical finishing edge, but they seem to excel at moving the ball around (something we haven't been able to say about many US sides).

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Jogaram no Mundial Sub-17, pela última rodada da primeira fase, na cidade de Ijebu Ode, no Gateway International Stadium, com uma temperatura de 31º C., as seleções dos Estados Unidos (11º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção dos Emirados Arabes (115º no ranking da FIFA).
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The Under-17 United States National Team advanced to the knockout stage of the U-17 World Cup with a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates. Jack McInerney put in a rebound in the 35th-minute for the win. "We are really pleased with today's performance," US coach Wilmer Cabrera said. "I want to congratulate UAE, who have a very good team and were very competitive. Click to continue reading...

Thanks to Jack McInerney's second goal of the tournament and a second consecutive shutout, the U.S. Under-17 National Team has topped the UAE 1-0 to finish second in group play.Provided Italy gain at least in draw in their ongoing match with Uruguay, they will be the Americans' World Cup round of 16 opponent. Click to continue reading...

A 35th minute goal by Jack McInerney was enough for the USA to beat the UAE.

A snapshot by Nick Palodichuk was parried by Ahmad Shambih in the UAE goal and the ball fell to the prowling McInerney who made no mistake.

The UAE also made it to the next round based on the Fair Play rankings.

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A first half goal by Jack McInerney, in the 35th minute, give the US the win over the United Arab Emirates and into the 2nd round. More to follow.

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A first half goal by Jack McInerney, in the 35th minute, give the US the win over the United Arab Emirates and into the 2nd round. More to follow.

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Jack McInerney and the US take on UAE

USA vs UAE, Ijebu Ode, 1 November 2009, 16:00 (local time)

Follow the match on ESPNU, ESPN360.com and Galavision starting at 10 AM.

The final day of the World Cup U-17 group stage.

A US win will get them into the last 16.

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The U.S. Under-17 national team won a World Cup game on Thursday, but for many American observers, the 1-0 victory against Malawi didn't quite feel like a triumph. The disappointing performance led to some criticism (from SBI among others), and while it might seem misguided to be critical of a team of teenagers, the fact remains that this U-17 squad isn't just some youth team.

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The U.S. Under-17 national team won a World Cup game on Thursday, but for many American observers, the 1-0 victory against Malawi didn't quite feel like a triumph. The disappointing performance led to some criticism (from SBI among others), and while it might seem misguided to be critical of a team of teenagers, the fact remains that this U-17 squad isn't just some youth team.

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Jogaram pelo mundial sub-17, na cidade de KANO, no Sani Abacha Stadium, com uma temperatura de 34º C., as seleções dos Estados Unidos (11º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção do Malawi (91º no ranking da FIFA).
Esse foi o primeiro jogo, entre as 2 seleções em competições oficiais. Click to continue reading...

In Kano, Nigeria, the U.S. U-17 Men's National Team fell in their opening round match against Spain 2-1, despite an early red card to Spanish defender Sergi Gomez and a Jack McInerney strike in the fourth minute. Spain managed to take the lead with two counter-attacking goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes. Click to continue reading...

Spain scored two short-handed goals to come back and win in Group E on Monday. With just over a minute played, Spain defender Sergi Gomez was sent off. The United States responded with Jack McInerney's goal in the fourth-minute, but that would be it for the US offense. Borja equalized for Spain in the 22nd and Pablo Sarabia scored what would be the winner in the 30th-minute. Click to continue reading...

O 11º jogo do mundial sub-17, foi disputado em Kano, no Sani Abacha Stadium, com uma temperatura de 32º C., jogaram as seleções da Espanha (2º no ranking da FIFA) e Estados Unidos (11º no ranking da FIFA).
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
25-06-1950 - Espanha 3x1 Estados Unidos (Copa do Mundo)
11-03-1992 - Espanha 2x0 Estados Unidos (Amistoso)
15-04-1999 - Espanha 3x2 Estados Unidos (Mundial Sub-20)
26-09-2000 - Espanha 3x1 Estados Unidos (Jogos Olímpicos)
20-08-2003 - Estados Unidos 0x2 Espanha (Mundial Sub-17)
04-06-2008 - Espanha 1x0 Estados Unidos (Amistoso)
24-06-2009 - Espanha 0x2 Estados Unidos (Copa das Confederações)
O quarteto de arbitragem desse jogo, foi assim definido:
Árbitro: Viktor KASSAI-HUN
Primeiro Assistente: Gabor EROS-HUN
Segundo Assistente: Tibor VAMOS-HUN
Quarto Árbitro: Subkhiddin MOHD SALLEH-MAS
Logo, aos 2 minutos do primeiro tempo, o camisa 4, Sergi GOMEZ, jogador do Barcelona-ESP, foi expulso diretamente pelo juiz hungaro. Click to continue reading...

The U.S. Under-17 national team kicks off its Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria today against Spain.

I will be providing commentary throughout the match so please feel free to follow along here. As always, feel free to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

Enjoy the action.

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When the U.S. Under-17 national team kicks off its World Cup in Nigeria on Oct. 26, scouts will have their eyes trained on several of the U.S. team's top prospects, including midfielder Luis Gil, who is being pursued by a growing number of European� clubs.

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When the U.S. Under-17 national team kicks off its World Cup in Nigeria on Oct. 26, scouts will have their eyes trained on several of the U.S. team's top prospects, including midfielder Luis Gil, who is being pursued by a growing number of European� clubs.

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The most notable concerns about this squad are the omission of Charles Renken and Joseph Gyau recent Hoffenheim signings who had trouble at Bradenton. Sebastian Lleget, is also not on the squad. The omission of the West Ham Academy player is a huge blow for Wilmer Cabrera's side.

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Stefan Jerome, Earl Edwards and Jack McInerney headline the 21-man roster chosen to represent the United States in the Under-17 World Cup, slated for later this month in Nigeria.

Here is the squad:

GOALKEEPERS: Keith Cardona (NY Red Bulls; Glen Rock, N.

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The U.S. will open Group E play in Kano, Nigeria against Spain on Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET). The team will stay at Sani Abacha Stadium to play Malawi on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. (11 a.m. ET) before moving to Ijebu-Ode and Gateway International Stadium to finish the first round against United Arab Emirates on Nov.

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The U-17s shaking hands with the Wizards prior to today's match.
Scoring Summary:
KC – Roger Espinoza (unassisted) 32'
KC – Herculez Gomez (unassisted) 47'
KC – Kevin Souter (unassisted) 88'
(October 13, 2009) – The Kansas City Wizards topped the United States Under-17 Men's National Team 3-0 Tuesday night in rainy weather at Kansas City's Swope Park Training Center. Click to continue reading...

The Swope Park Rangers (the Wizards reserves) defeated the US Under 17 national team tonight out at the Swope Park training complex 3-0 on goals by Roger Espinoza, Herculez Gomez, and Kevin Souter. The Rangers dominated their younger opponents for much of the game, but the 17's still did well throughout, having their moments. Click to continue reading...

We've now received the roster for tomorrow's friendly with the U.S. U-17s. It looks like most of the big names from this age group will be here:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Keith Cardona (NY Red Bulls; Glen Rock, N.J.), Earl Edwards (La Jolla Nomads; San Diego, Calif.)
DEFENDERS (5): Zachary Herold (West Pines United FC, Port St. Click to continue reading...

GOALKEEPERS (4): Keith Cardona (New Red Bulls Academy; Glen Rock, N.J.), Earl Edwards (Nomads SC; San Diego, Calif.), Fernando Piña (Houston Dynamo Academy; Houston, Texas), Spencer Richey (Crossfire Premier; Seattle, Wash.)
DEFENDERS (14): Michael Ambrose (Texas Fire; El Paso, Texas), Andrew Chang (Sockers FC; Highland Park, Ill.

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If you've ever caught yourself wondering which players might be representing the U.S. men's national team 10 years from now, you might want to take a look at the newest class of the U.

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