FIFA U-17 World Cup:USA U-17 final 21 players name
2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup:
US Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach John Hackworth has named a 21-player
roster for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, which is going to start on
October 6.
“This cycle of players
is unique in terms of the quality, depth and work ethic of the group,”
Hackworth said. “The biggest challenge in selecting this roster was the
competition for spots at almost every position. Our team is looking forward to
this opportunity to compete for the U-17 World Cup and are motivated to prove
themselves on the world stage.”
The group departs Sept.
24 for training in Dubai, where the remaining players will join the camp prior
to arrival in India.
USA will face the host
India on 6th October 20:00 IST at New Delhi.
US Under-17 squad:
Goalkeepers: Alex Budnik
(Sockers FC; Arlington Heights, Ill.), Carlos Joaquim Dos Santos (S.L. Benfica;
Philadelphia, Penn.), Justin Garces (Atlanta United FC; Miami, Fla.)
Defenders: Sergiño Dest
(Ajax; Almere-stad, Netherlands), Christopher Gloster (New York Red Bulls;
Montclair, N.J.), Jaylin Lindsey (Sporting Kansas City; Charlotte, N.C.), James
Sands (New York City FC; Rye, N.Y.), Tyler Shaver (New York City FC; Greenwich,
Conn.), Akil Watts (Portland Timbers, Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Midfielders: George Acosta
(North Carolina FC; Hollywood, Fla.), Taylor Booth (Real Salt Lake; Eden,
Utah), Christopher Durkin (D.C. United; Glen Allen, Va.), Blaine Ferri (Solar
Soccer Club; Southlake, Texas), Chris Goslin (Atlanta United FC; Locust Grove,
Ga.), Indiana Vassilev (Unattached; Savannah, Ga.)
Strikers: Ayo Akinola
(Toronto FC; Brampton Ont.), Andrew Carleton (Atlanta United FC; Powder
Springs, Ga.), Jacobo Reyes (C.F. Monterrey; Houston, Texas), Bryan Reynolds
(FC Dallas; Little Elm, Texas), Joshua Sargent (St. Louis Scott Gallagher
Missouri; O'Fallon, Mo.), Tim Weah (Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Rosedale, N.Y)