Good to see another CT player getting the opportunity to take his game to the next level.
Roster: The 32 for U.S. U-17 Residency
by Mike Woitalla, February 2nd, 2017 11:55PM
There are four changes to the 32-player squad for the U.S. boys U-17 national team Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida, for the spring semester, which overlaps with qualifying play for the 2017 U-17 World Cup.
The newcomers are central defenders Ethan Bartlow (Crossfire Premier) and Tyler Shaver (Beachside SC), midfielder Grayson Barber (Sporting Kansas City), and goalkeeper David Ochoa (Real Salt Lake AZ).
“These were strategic additions based on what we felt we needed on the depth chart at each position,” Coach John Hackworth said. “They’ve earned that invite through their performances in the Development Academy and their opportunities with us last fall. We’re excited to have them and see if they can push for a spot on that qualifying roster.” Two of the departures were prompted by pro contracts. Midfielders Chris Goslin and Chris Durkin are leaving residency after signing MLS Homegrown contracts with Atlanta United and D.C. United.“Those two players are no longer in Residency because they are trying to make their first teams in preseason,” Hackworth said. “They play in MLS clubs, they're pros and they've made that next step in their career. We'll bring them back in with us for certain events and obviously try to include them in our qualifying roster, but right now, they are onto bigger and better things.”
The Concacaf U-17 Championship that determines qualifiers for the 2017 U-17 World Cup takes place in Panama April 14-May 8 in Panama.
Roster: The 32 for U.S. U-17 Residency
by Mike Woitalla, February 2nd, 2017 11:55PM
There are four changes to the 32-player squad for the U.S. boys U-17 national team Residency Program in Bradenton, Florida, for the spring semester, which overlaps with qualifying play for the 2017 U-17 World Cup.
The newcomers are central defenders Ethan Bartlow (Crossfire Premier) and Tyler Shaver (Beachside SC), midfielder Grayson Barber (Sporting Kansas City), and goalkeeper David Ochoa (Real Salt Lake AZ).
“These were strategic additions based on what we felt we needed on the depth chart at each position,” Coach John Hackworth said. “They’ve earned that invite through their performances in the Development Academy and their opportunities with us last fall. We’re excited to have them and see if they can push for a spot on that qualifying roster.” Two of the departures were prompted by pro contracts. Midfielders Chris Goslin and Chris Durkin are leaving residency after signing MLS Homegrown contracts with Atlanta United and D.C. United.“Those two players are no longer in Residency because they are trying to make their first teams in preseason,” Hackworth said. “They play in MLS clubs, they're pros and they've made that next step in their career. We'll bring them back in with us for certain events and obviously try to include them in our qualifying roster, but right now, they are onto bigger and better things.”
The Concacaf U-17 Championship that determines qualifiers for the 2017 U-17 World Cup takes place in Panama April 14-May 8 in Panama.