The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team went into the CONCACAF Under-17 World Cup qualifying tournament considered a favorite to win it all. Tonight, the Americans need a win just to avoid a disastrous showing.
The U.S. is facing Jamaica tonight in a winner-take-all Under-17 World Cup qualifying playoff match (7pm, Fox Sports 2). Win and the Americans qualify for the World Cup. Lose and it will mark one of the most stunning collapses in U.S. youth national team history.
The Americans must beat the same Jamaica team they lost to just four days ago, 1-0, via a penalty kick. The U.S. created the better chances on that day, but failed to find the net, setting up this do-or-die match.
SBI will be providing live commentary on tonight’s match so please feel free to follow the action here. As always, you are welcome to share your own thoughts, opinions and some play-by-play in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action (Tonight’s commentary is after the jump):
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