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United States men's national under-18 soccer team

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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

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.

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
  • Orejarena 23'
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
Report Stadium: Denka Big Swan Stadium

2025

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March 25 Friendly Norway  3–4  United States Marbella, Spain
Report
Stadium: Marbella Football Center

Players

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Current squad

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20 players were called up for training camp in Marbella, Spain and friendlies against Morocco and Norway.[3]

Caps and goals are current as of March 2, 2024, after match against  Norway.[4][5]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Zackory Campagnolo (2007-03-12) March 12, 2007 (age 18) 3 0 United States Colorado Rapids 2
12 1GK Patrick Los (2007-08-17) August 17, 2007 (age 17) 1 0 United States Chicago Fire FC II

2 2DF Andrew Baiera (2007-02-28) February 28, 2007 (age 18) 3 1 United States New York City FC
3 2DF Dominik Chong-Qui (2007-12-29) December 29, 2007 (age 17) 2 0 United States Atlanta United
4 2DF Neil Pierre (2007-10-19) October 19, 2007 (age 17) 2 0 United States Philadelphia Union
5 2DF Jose Magaña Jr. (2007-07-01) July 1, 2007 (age 17) 3 0 United States Ventura County FC
13 2DF Harbor Miller (2007-06-21) June 21, 2007 (age 17) 3 0 United States LA Galaxy
14 2DF Kaiden Moore (2007-05-11) May 11, 2007 (age 17) 1 0 United States Atlanta United 2

6 3MF Colin Guske (2007-01-29) January 29, 2007 (age 18) 3 2 United States Orlando City
8 3MF Ervin Torres (2007-11-14) November 14, 2007 (age 17) 1 1 United States Austin FC II
10 3MF Santiago Morales (2007-02-09) February 9, 2007 (age 18) 3 0 United States Inter Miami CF
15 3MF Tyson Pearce (2007-08-12) August 12, 2007 (age 17) 1 0 United States St. Louis City SC
16 3MF Snyder Brunell (2007-03-23) March 23, 2007 (age 18) 1 0 United States Tacoma Defiance
18 3MF Axel Pérez (2007-01-15) January 15, 2007 (age 18) 2 1 France Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy

7 4FW Aiden Hezarkhani (2007-06-28) June 28, 2007 (age 17) 3 1 United States Real Salt Lake
9 4FW Dino Klapija (2007-01-05) January 5, 2007 (age 18) 3 1 Germany RB Leipzig Academy
11 4FW Jaidyn Contreras (2007-09-26) September 26, 2007 (age 17) 1 0 United States North Texas SC
17 4FW Dániel Pintér (2007-06-06) June 6, 2007 (age 17) 3 1 United States Inter Miami CF II
19 4FW Darius Lane (2007-10-16) October 16, 2007 (age 17) 3 0 England Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Under-21s and Academy
20 4FW Justin Ellis (2007-05-14) May 14, 2007 (age 17) 3 3 United States Orlando City B

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up in the past 12 months:

  • 26th International Youth Football Tournament.[6]
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Kayne Rizvanovich (2007-10-26) October 26, 2007 (age 17) 0 0 United States FC Cincinnati 2 26th International Youth Football Tournament

DF Tristan Brown (2007-10-17) October 17, 2007 (age 17) 2 0 United States Columbus Crew 2 26th International Youth Football Tournament
DF Nicholas De Almeida (2007-02-20) February 20, 2007 (age 18) 1 0 United States Inter Miami CF Academy 26th International Youth Football Tournament

MF Jonathan Shore (2007-04-13) April 13, 2007 (age 18) 2 0 United States New York City FC 26th International Youth Football Tournament
MF Adyn Torres (2007-11-13) November 13, 2007 (age 17) 1 0 United States Atlanta United 2 26th International Youth Football Tournament

FW Stefan Chirila (2007-01-15) January 15, 2007 (age 18) 2 0 United States FC Cincinnati Academy 26th International Youth Football Tournament
FW Santiago Pita (2007-06-01) June 1, 2007 (age 17) 1 0 United States Atlanta United FC Academy 26th International Youth Football Tournament
FW Leonardo Orejarena (2007-11-10) November 10, 2007 (age 17) 1 1 United States North Texas SC 26th International Youth Football Tournament
  • PRE: Preliminary squad
  • INJ = Injured

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-18 Men's National Team Set To Face Morocco And Norway In Southern Spain". United States Soccer Federation. March 16, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
  4. ^ @USYNT (March 22, 2025). "The #U18MNT finished 2-2 versus Morocco" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2025 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ @USYNT (March 25, 2025). "The #U18MNT defeat Norway 4-3 in a back and forth match" (Tweet). Retrieved March 29, 2025 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "George Gelnovatch – Virginia profile". Virginia Cavaliers. University of Virginia. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "Strikers score goal with Jenkins". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Media General. October 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  11. ^ "Bob Jenkins leaves U.S. Soccer for Virginia youth club". Soccer America. April 30, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  12. ^ Rigg, Zac Lee (December 18, 2008). "Matkovich Named USA U-18 Head Coach". Goal. Perform Group. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "Javier Perez named USMNT U18 head coach". TopDrawerSoccer.com. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "Iran's Namazi named US U18 men's head coach". Islamic Republic News Agency. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  19. ^ 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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