A spot in the U-17 World Cup semifinals is on the line as the U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team looks to build on a spectacular Round of 16 performance.
The U.S. is set to face a familiar rival in England in Saturday’s quarterfinal clash (Fox Sports 2, 10:20 a.m.). The winner will seal a spot in the final four and a semifinal match against either Brazil or Germany.
John Hackworth’s lineup features one big change as Taylor Booth enters teh XI. Ayo Akinola is set to feature after leaving the Round of 16 win over Paraguay with an injury while the attacking trio of Josh Sargent, Timothy Weah and Andrew Carleton lead the way.
Introducing your U-17 #USMNT starting XI for today's #FIFAU17WC Quarterfinal showdown vs. England.
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USA taken to school by Eng. Looks like another 4 games and out in 2022 assuming the US qualifies
ugh. England’s team was better overall. The U.S. did not deserve to win. Too sloppy. Too careless
Few times US player s little too selfish where an extra pass existed
I do like how they move the ball at times and just had two golden chances tho
Definitely can see signs of something with how they play. Good on the ball, generally move the ball well. Just haven’t finished. This game could be tied or it could be 4-0 England. Funny how that works sometimes.
English team just looks better in almost all aspects. Could be 4-0
USA forcing it and gave the ball away cheaply in both goals.
Morning all. Moments away from kickoff from what should be an intriguing quarterfinal clash. U.S. has an extra day of rest while England is coming off a very hard-fought penalty kick win. Absence of England’s Jadon Sancho could be a big factor as well.
Kickoff and we’re underway.
2′ Long shot from Carleton, but it hooks wide.
4′ Shot from Oakley-Boothe is right on target, but Garces collects it. Good first save from the U.S. goalkeeper.
7′ Blocked away! Great chance for England, but the shot from just outside of the six is blocked away by the U.S. Nervy moment early.
GOAL ENGLAND! Cross into the box is pushed out by Garces, but it falls right to Brewster, who flicks a simple shot into the back of the net. 1-0 England in the 11th minute.
ANOTHER FOR ENGLAND! Brewster again! England gets out on the break following a turnover and Brewster gets in alone. Chips it up and over Garces and into the back post. 2-0 England.
SAVE GARCES! Brewster again, but Garces dives down and gets a palm to it.
18′ Carleton forces a shot from out wide. Had a few options, but he pulls it wide.
23′ OFF THE CROSSBAR! Chance for the U.S. on a corner kick, but Sargent’s cross hits the bar. Unfortunate for the U.S.
37′ Save by Garces. Set piece for England, but Garces collects easily.
38′ Two chances for the U.S. First is a save by the England GK, second is a Sargent header just over the bar.
Second half is underway.
GOAL FOR ENGLAND BUT IT’S RULED BACK! Ball goes in on a set piece, but England called for a foul.
Dest on for Booth as the U.S. makes its first change.
GOAL ENGLAND! Gibbs White with the finish and that makes it 3-0. Should just about do it.
GOAL SARGENT! Dest fires a shot on goal and the rebound falls right to Sargent. Tap-in makes it 3-1. Enough time for a comeback?
Reynolds now on for the U.S. in the 81st minute. Need one quickly here.