By FRANCO PANIZO
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team will be put to the test in December.
U.S. Soccer announced on Wednesday that Richie Williams’ U-17 team will take part in the annual Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Winter Showcase next month, with the Americans facing off against Brazil, England, and Portugal.
The U.S. will first play Portugal on Dec. 9, then go up against England two days later before taking on Brazil in their final match on Dec. 13. All of the U.S. matches will kick off at 5 p.m. ET and be streamed live on ussoccer.com.
The competition runs from Dec. 9-15 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Here is the full schedule:
Monday, Dec. 9
2 p.m. – England vs. Brazil
5 p.m. – USA vs. Portugal
Wednesday, Dec. 11
2 p.m. – Brazil vs. Portugal
5 p.m. – USA vs. England
Friday, Dec. 13
2 p.m. – Portugal vs. England
5 p.m. – USA vs. Brazil
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