The U.S. Under-17 men's national team will look to extend its winning streak to three games
today when it takes on Italy in the second round of the Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria (10pm,
ESPN360.com).
The Americans defeated Malawi and United Arab Emirates to reach this stage, and now face a
strong Italian team that rolled to the second round.
Click to continue reading...
Â
Photo by ISIphotos.com
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.
Click to continue reading...
Â
Photo by ISIphotos.com
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.
Click to continue reading...
Photo by ISIphotos.com
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.
Click to continue reading...
Photo by ISIphotos.com
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.
Click to continue reading...
MLS Rumors 25 August @ 02:50 PM EST
According to Justin Rodriguez at ESPN (click here for the original article and all the details),
Gyau (16) and Renken (15) have signed multi-year contracts with Bundesliga upstarts 1899
Hoffenheim. Some quotes that should encourage US fans and allay concerns of player development
are:
"The key to the decision made by the boys and their families is that Hoffenheim constructed an
outstanding path for their development as players," Segal said.
Click to continue reading...
If you are wondering who the next generation of American stars are, you just might get a glimpse
of them in the upcoming  CONCACAF U.S. Under-17 Championships.
U.S. Under-17 national team manager Wilmer Cabrera named his 20-man roster for the CONCACAF
Tournament, set to begin later this month in Tijuana, Mexico.
Click to continue reading...
If you are wondering who the next generation of American stars are, you just might get a glimpse
of them in the upcoming  CONCACAF U.S. Under-17 Championships.
U.S. Under-17 national team manager Wilmer Cabrera named his 20-man roster for the CONCACAF
Tournament, set to begin later this month in Tijuana, Mexico.
Click to continue reading...
Soccerly 21 September @ 12:39 AM EST
Charles Renken made news when Arsene Wenger revealed his interest on the 14 year old American kid.
Yes Renken is still 14. Usually, football managers sign youngsters from other clubs at age 17.
Charles Renken has been likened to fellow American Freddie Adu who also came to football limelight
when the latter became a professional [.
Click to continue reading...
