United States men's national under-18 soccer team

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.

United States Under-18
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)The Stars and Stripes[1][2]
The Yanks
AssociationUnited States Soccer Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF
Sub-confederationNAFU (North America)
FIFA codeUSA
First colors
Second colors
Websiteussoccer.com/u-18

Results and schedule

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The 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

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September 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

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Current squad

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20 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
1 1GK Zackory Campagnolo (2007-03-12) March 12, 2007 (age 17) 2 0   Colorado Rapids 2
1GK Kayne Rizvanovich (2007-10-26) October 26, 2007 (age 17) 0 0   FC Cincinnati 2

2 2DF Andrew Baiera (2007-02-28) February 28, 2007 (age 17) 1 1   New York City FC
3 2DF Tristan Brown (2007-10-17) October 17, 2007 (age 17) 2 0   Columbus Crew 2
4 2DF Neil Pierre (2007-10-19) October 19, 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Philadelphia Union II
5 2DF Nicholas De Almeida (2007-02-20) February 20, 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Inter Miami CF Academy
13 2DF Harbor Miller (2007-06-21) June 21, 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Ventura County FC
14 2DF Jose Magana Jr. (2006-01-07) January 7, 2006 (age 18) 2 0   Ventura County FC

6 3MF Darius Lane (2007-01-01) January 1, 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Brighton & Hove Albion Academy
8 3MF Jonathan Shore (2007-04-13) April 13, 2007 (age 17) 2 0   New York City FC
10 3MF Santiago Morales (2007-02-09) February 9, 2007 (age 17) 2 0   Inter Miami CF
16 3MF Adyn Torres (2007-11-13) November 13, 2007 (age 16) 1 0   Atlanta United 2
3MF Colin Guske (2007-01-29) January 29, 2007 (age 17) 0 0   Orlando City B
3MF Axel Perez (2007-01-15) January 15, 2007 (age 17) 0 0   Olympique Lyonnais Academy

7 3MF Aiden Hezarkhani (2007-06-28) June 28, 2007 (age 17) 1 1   Real Monarchs
9 3MF Stefan Chirila (2007-01-15) January 15, 2007 (age 17) 2 0   FC Cincinnati Academy
11 4FW Daniel Pinter (2007-06-06) June 6, 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Inter Miami CF II
18 4FW Santiago Pita (2007-06-01) June 1, 2007 (age 17) 1 0   Atlanta United FC Academy
19 3MF Leonardo Orejarena (2007-11-10) November 10, 2007 (age 17) 1 1   North Texas SC
3MF Justin Ellis (2007-05-14) May 14, 2007 (age 17) 1 1   Orlando City B

Head coach history

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Competitive record

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Pan American Games

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Pan American Games
Year Host Result Pos Pld W D L F A Squad
19511983 See United States men's national soccer team
19871995 See United States men's national under-20 soccer team
19992003 See United States men's national under-23 soccer team
2007   Brazil Group stage 7th 3 1 0 2 4 7 Squad
20112019 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Goal.com – World Cup 2010 Preview: USA – Algeria". Retrieved June 22, 2010.
  2. ^ "Newsweek". Newsweek. June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ @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.
  5. ^ @USYNT (September 14, 2024). "The #U18MYNT lost 4-3 to Japan in a back and forth match" (Tweet). Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "George Gelnovatch – Virginia profile". Virginia Cavaliers. University of Virginia. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  9. ^ "Strikers score goal with Jenkins". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Media General. October 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Bob Jenkins leaves U.S. Soccer for Virginia youth club". Soccer America. April 30, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  11. ^ Rigg, Zac Lee (December 18, 2008). "Matkovich Named USA U-18 Head Coach". Goal. Perform Group. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Javier Perez named USMNT U18 head coach". TopDrawerSoccer.com. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Iran's Namazi named US U18 men's head coach". Islamic Republic News Agency. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  18. ^ Dyer, Kristian (June 10, 2018). "Source: Omid Namazi leaving US U-18 team for Iran". Metro. Metro International. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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