The United States U-18 men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The U.S. under-18 men's national team serves as a transition for players between the under-17 and the under-20 national teams. Though the team does not compete in a world championship, it competes in international tournaments and holds several domestic training camps throughout the year.
Nickname(s) | The Stars and Stripes[1][2] The Yanks | ||
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Association | United States Soccer Federation | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF | ||
Sub-confederation | NAFU (North America) | ||
FIFA code | USA | ||
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Website | ussoccer.com/u-18 |
Results and schedule
editThe following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend Win Draw Lose Fixture
2024
editSeptember 12 26th International Youth Football Tournament | Niigata Select | 1–1 | United States | Seirō, Niigata, Japan |
Report | Stadium: Niigata Seiro Sports Center |
September 14 26th International Youth Football Tournament | Japan | 4–3 | United States | Shibata, Niigata, Japan |
Report | Stadium: Shibata-shi Ijimino Koen Athletic Field |
September 16 26th International Youth Football Tournament | United States | 2-0 | Peru | Niigata, Japan |
Stadium: Denka Big Swan Stadium |
Players
editCurrent squad
edit20 players were called up for the 26th International Youth Football Tournament.[3]
Caps and goals are current as of September 14, 2024, after match against Japan.[4][5]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Zackory Campagnolo | March 12, 2007 | 2 | 0 | Colorado Rapids 2 |
GK | Kayne Rizvanovich | October 26, 2007 | 0 | 0 | FC Cincinnati 2 | |
2 | DF | Andrew Baiera | February 28, 2007 | 1 | 1 | New York City FC |
3 | DF | Tristan Brown | October 17, 2007 | 2 | 0 | Columbus Crew 2 |
4 | DF | Neil Pierre | October 19, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Philadelphia Union II |
5 | DF | Nicholas De Almeida | February 20, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Inter Miami CF Academy |
13 | DF | Harbor Miller | June 21, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Ventura County FC |
14 | DF | Jose Magana Jr. | January 7, 2006 | 2 | 0 | Ventura County FC |
6 | MF | Darius Lane | January 1, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Brighton & Hove Albion Academy |
8 | MF | Jonathan Shore | April 13, 2007 | 2 | 0 | New York City FC |
10 | MF | Santiago Morales | February 9, 2007 | 2 | 0 | Inter Miami CF |
16 | MF | Adyn Torres | November 13, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Atlanta United 2 |
MF | Colin Guske | January 29, 2007 | 0 | 0 | Orlando City B | |
MF | Axel Perez | January 15, 2007 | 0 | 0 | Olympique Lyonnais Academy | |
7 | MF | Aiden Hezarkhani | June 28, 2007 | 1 | 1 | Real Monarchs |
9 | MF | Stefan Chirila | January 15, 2007 | 2 | 0 | FC Cincinnati Academy |
11 | FW | Daniel Pinter | June 6, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Inter Miami CF II |
18 | FW | Santiago Pita | June 1, 2007 | 1 | 0 | Atlanta United FC Academy |
19 | MF | Leonardo Orejarena | November 10, 2007 | 1 | 1 | North Texas SC |
MF | Justin Ellis | May 14, 2007 | 1 | 1 | Orlando City B |
Head coach history
edit- Mitch Murray (1996–1999)[6]
- George Gelnovatch (1999–2003)[7][8]
- Bob Jenkins (2004–2008)[9][10]
- Mike Matkovich (2009–2011)[11][12]
- Richie Williams (2011–2012)[13][14]
- Javier Pérez (2012–2015)[15][16]
- Omid Namazi (2016–2018)[17][18]
Competitive record
editPan American Games
editPan American Games | ||||||||||
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Year | Host | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Squad |
1951–1983 | See United States men's national soccer team | |||||||||
1987–1995 | See United States men's national under-20 soccer team | |||||||||
1999–2003 | See United States men's national under-23 soccer team | |||||||||
2007 | Brazil | Group stage | 7th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | Squad |
2011—2019 | See United States men's national under-23 soccer team | |||||||||
2023 | See United States men's national under-19 soccer team | |||||||||
Total | — | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | — |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Goal.com – World Cup 2010 Preview: USA – Algeria". Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "Newsweek". Newsweek. June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
- ^ "U.S. Under-18 Men's Youth National Team Heads To Japan For 26th International Youth Football Tournament". USSoccer.com. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ @USYNT (September 12, 2024). "The #U18MYNT kicked off in Japan earlier this morning against Niigata Select, ending in a draw" (Tweet). Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @USYNT (September 14, 2024). "The #U18MYNT lost 4-3 to Japan in a back and forth match" (Tweet). Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Bronco Men's Soccer Coach Retires to Enter Private Business" (Press release). Santa Clara, California: Santa Clara Broncos. May 15, 2002. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Arena Appoints Four U.S. Youth National Team Head Coaches" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. September 30, 1999. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "George Gelnovatch – Virginia profile". Virginia Cavaliers. University of Virginia. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Strikers score goal with Jenkins". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Media General. October 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- ^ "Bob Jenkins leaves U.S. Soccer for Virginia youth club". Soccer America. April 30, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ Rigg, Zac Lee (December 18, 2008). "Matkovich Named USA U-18 Head Coach". Goal. Perform Group. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ Thornton, Tweed (January 6, 2012). "Mike Matkovich Returns as Chicago Fire Assistant Coach; Leo Percovich stays on for 2012". Hot Time in Old Town. SB Nation. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Soccer Names Richie Williams Head Coach of Under-18 Men's National Team" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. October 24, 2011. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Richie Williams Named U.S. U-17 MNT Head Coach" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. January 24, 2012. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Javier Perez named USMNT U18 head coach". TopDrawerSoccer.com. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "New York City FC fill four key roles in Sporting Department". New York City FC. Major League Soccer. December 11, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Iran's Namazi named US U18 men's head coach". Islamic Republic News Agency. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ Dyer, Kristian (June 10, 2018). "Source: Omid Namazi leaving US U-18 team for Iran". Metro. Metro International. Retrieved January 21, 2022.