USA U-20 roster announced

GOALKEEPERS (3): Earl Edwards (Nomads SC; San Diego, Calif.), Justin Luthy (Boston College) Dublin, Ohio), Spencer Richey (Crossfire Premier; Seattle, Wash.)
DEFENDERS (12) Gale Agbossoumonde (Miami FC; Syracuse, N.Y.), Paolo Del Piccolo (Louisville; Lakewood, Colo.), Moises Hernandez (FC Dallas Juniors; Dallas), Zachary Herold (West Pines United; Port St. Lucie, Fla.), Perry Kitchen (Chicago Magic; Indianapolis, Ind.), [...]

Dilly Duka signs with MLS

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 [...]

Gale Agbossoumonde in discussions with Sporting Braga

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.

U.S. U-17 World Cup TV schedule

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.

Luis Gil to Arsenal not a done deal

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.

U.S. announce roster for U-17 World Cup

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 [...]

Brek Shea to Fulham?

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.

U.S. eliminated from U-20 World Cup

It’s official now. Our boys are out. I’m not sure anyone really wanted to watch that team play another match anyway.

U-20 World Cup: USA 4-1 Cameroon – Highlights

Well, that ended up being a great second half.

New haircuts for the U-20s

My issue here isn’t with Ike Opara’s new haircut. I think it looks pretty sharp. My problem is with the blond joker who’s sporting the John-Harkes-circa-1990 hairdo. Is that cool now? I feel like I’m back on my U-12 team.