United States men's national under-18 soccer team

National association football team

United States Under-18

Nickname(s)

The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks

Association

United States Soccer Federation

Confederation

CONCACAF

Sub-confederation

NAFU (North America)

FIFA code

USA

First colors

Second colors

Website

ussoccer.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

Further information: 2023 in American soccer and 2024 in American soccer

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

Niigata Select v

United States

September 12 26th International Youth Football Tournament	Niigata Select	1–1	United States	Seirō, Niigata, Japan
	Orejarena	Report		Stadium: Niigata Seiro Sports Center

Japan

United States

September 14 26th International Youth Football Tournament	Japan	4–3	United States	Shibata, Niigata, Japan
		Report	Hezarkhani Baiera Ellis	Stadium: Shibata-shi Ijimino Koen Athletic Field

United States

Peru

September 16 26th International Youth Football Tournament	United States	2-0	Peru	Niigata, Japan
				Stadium: Denka Big Swan Stadium

Players

Current squad

20 players were called up for the 26th International Youth Football Tournament.

Caps and goals are current as of September 14, 2024, after match against Japan.

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 18)	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 17)	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

Mitch Murray (1996–1999)
George Gelnovatch (1999–2003)
Bob Jenkins (2004–2008)
Mike Matkovich (2009–2011)
Richie Williams (2011–2012)
Javier Pérez (2012–2015)
Omid Namazi (2016–2018)

Competitive record

Pan American Games

Pan American Games
Year	Host	Result	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	Squad
1951–1983		See United States men's national soccer team
1987–1995		See United States men's national under-20 soccer team
1999–2003		See United States men's national under-23 soccer team
2007	Brazil	Group stage	7th	3	1	0	2	4	7	Squad
2011—2019		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	—

References

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"Newsweek". Newsweek. June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
"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.
@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.
@USYNT (September 14, 2024). "The #U18MYNT lost 4-3 to Japan in a back and forth match" (Tweet). Retrieved September 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
"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.
"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.
"George Gelnovatch – Virginia profile". Virginia Cavaliers. University of Virginia. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
"Strikers score goal with Jenkins". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Media General. October 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
"Bob Jenkins leaves U.S. Soccer for Virginia youth club". Soccer America. April 30, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
Rigg, Zac Lee (December 18, 2008). "Matkovich Named USA U-18 Head Coach". Goal. Perform Group. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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.
"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.
"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.
"Javier Perez named USMNT U18 head coach". TopDrawerSoccer.com. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
"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.
"Iran's Namazi named US U18 men's head coach". Islamic Republic News Agency. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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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