For the United States U-20 men’s national team’s final education camp ahead of the FIFA U-20 Globe Cup is held this May possibly possibly and June in Indonesia, head coach Mikey Varas has named a 19-player roster for a series of friendlies in Marbella, Spain.
March friendlies
- March 22 vs. France U-20 – 11 am ET
- March 24 vs. England U-20 – 11 am ET
- March 28 vs. Serbia U-21 – 9 am ET
England and France have also certified for the FIFA U-20 Globe Cup. England won the UEFA U-19 Championship final summer time season, when France reached the semifinals.
Roster highlights
Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Obed Vargas, 17, is one particular unique of two 2005-born players on the roster. The other is USL Championship standout center back Joshua Wynder, who’s reportedly joining Portuguese powerhouse Benfica this summer time season in a record transfer for the domestic second division.
Several MLS homegrown exports truly ought to function prominently. Chelsea goalkeeper Gaga Slonina (Chicago Fire FC), Wolfsburg attacker Kevin Paredes (D.C. United) and Frankfurt attacker Paxten Aaronson (Philadelphia Union) stand out in this regard.
Colorado Rapids forward Darren Yapi is the lone player generating his initially U-20 appear since the cycle kicked off in November 2021.
U-20 Globe Cup draw
The U-20 Globe Cup draw is set for March 31 in Bali. The US are a Pot 1 group, and all 24 certified nations will get drawn into six groups of four teams.
The U-20 Globe Cup will be held from May possibly possibly 20 to June 11. The US have made three straight quarterfinal appearances at the worldwide tournament.
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