Soccer Insider reports that US U-20 starlet Dilly Duka has signed with MLS. Duka was exploring options in Europe, but has opted to enter the MLS draft this winter. A product of the Red Bulls academy, he has made it known that he hopes to end up in New Jersey. Seems likely, as Red Bull New York Red Bulls have the second overall pick.

Soccer by Ives is reporting that US U-20 and Miami FC's Gale Agbossoumonde is in serious negotiations with Sporting Braga to join the club on loan on Nov. 17, when he turns 18. At 6′2 and 185 pounds, Agbossoumonde is expected to join the club's youth team.

All of the American's matches in the U-17 world cup will be televised here in the States:

-Mon Oct 26
Spain v USA 2pm ET on ESPNU & Galavision
-Thu Oct 29
USA v Malawi 11am ET on ESPNU
-Sun Nov 1
USA v UAE 10am ET on ESPNU

These are all available on ESPN360 as well.

Soccer by Ives is reporting that Luis Gil's move to Arsenal has not been completed. Gil has received interest from other European clubs and is looking to turn his trip to the U-17 World Cup into a new contract.

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.

Extra Footie is reporting that Fulham are interested in buying Brek Shea from FC Dallas for £2 million. Good for him. I know he's a top prospect for the USA and Dallas, but I was pretty unimpressed with his performance at the u-20 world cup.

There are currently 13 Arsenal youngsters out on loan. Jay Simpson moved to West Brom and Reserve team captain Gavin Hoyte has joined Watford. Fellow reserve-teamers Rui Fonte, Henri Lansbury, Paul Rodgers and Rene Steer have also departed for Crystal Palace, Scunthorpe United, Northampton Town and Gillingham respectively.