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U.S. Under-20 MNT 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Roster Announced

September 19, 2025 by tdennie

USA Will Face New Caledonia, France and South Africa in Group Stage; Twelve Players Return from 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship Squad

ATLANTA (Sept. 19, 2025) – U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team head coach Marko Mitrović has selected the 21 players that will represent the United States at the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup that will take place in Chile from Sept. 27-Oct. 19.

The USA kicks off Group E play on Monday, Sept. 29 against New Caledonia (7 p.m. ET; FS1, Universo), faces France on Thursday, Oct. 2 (4 p.m. ET; FS2, Universo) and closes the group stage against South Africa on Sunday, Oct. 5 (4 p.m. ET; FS2, Telemundo). All three matches will be played at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua.  

The participation in FIFA tournaments by U.S. Soccer’s Youth National Teams is part of the Federation’s continued focus on the U.S. Way philosophy, which emphasizes increased programming for Youth National Teams to create more opportunities for young players to advance through the pathway to the senior National Team with the goal of representing their country at a world championship. 

“We are very excited about the group of players that will represent the United States at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile,” said Mitrović. “Wearing your country’s crest in a World Cup is a special moment for every player and as a Federation, we’re proud that each player has developed through our American soccer pathway. We are grateful to the clubs that released their players in support of our mission and now our goal is to make our country proud.”

The U.S. will look to build on its history of success at the U-20 World Cup as the only nation to reach the quarterfinals of the last four tournaments and one of just two countries to qualify for the last six editions alongside New Zealand.

The USA qualified for the World Cup with a runner-up finish at the 2024 Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship in Mexico. Twelve players return from the squad that helped the U.S. clinch a sixth-straight U-20 World Cup berth and 18th overall appearance in the competition.

FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB/COUNTRY; HOMETOWN; U-20 MNT CAPS/GOALS)

GOALKEEPERS (3): 12-Adam Beaudry (Colorado Rapids; Castle Pines, Colo.; 7/0), 21-Duran Ferree (San Diego FC; San Diego, Calif.; 1/0), 1-Diego Kochen (FC Barcelona/ESP; Miramar, Fla.; 5/0)

DEFENDERS (7): 2-Reed Baker-Whiting (Seattle Sounders; Seattle, Wash.; 7/0), 18-Luca Bombino (San Diego FC; Saugus, Calif.; 9/0), 5-Noah Cobb (Colorado Rapids; Chattanooga, Tenn.; 13/0), 16-Ethan Kohler (SC Verl/GER; Campbell, Calif.; 12/1), 3-Nolan Norris (FC Dallas; Fort Worth, Texas; 16/0), 17-Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia, Pa.; 7/0), 4-Joshua Wynder (Benfica/POR; Louisville, Ky.; 11/1) 

MIDFIELDERS (6): 19-Matthew Corcoran (Nashville SC; Dallas, Texas; 5/1), 8-Benjamin Cremaschi (Parma/ITA; Key Biscayne, Fla.; 9/2), 14-Taha Habroune (Columbus Crew; Columbus, Ohio; 14/2), 6-Brooklyn Raines (Houston Dynamo; Chicago, Ill.; 15/1), 15-Pedro Soma (San Diego FC; Coconut Creek, Fla.; 15/2), 10-Niko Tsakiris (San Jose Earthquakes; Saratoga, Calif.; 23/8)

FORWARDS (5): 11-Luke Brennan (Atlanta United; Atlanta, Ga.; 10/2), 7-Cole Campbell (Borussia Dortmund/GER; Peachtree City, Ga.; 3/0), 20-Zavier Gozo (Real Salt Lake City; Eagle Mountain, Utah; 11/2), 13-Peyton Miller (New England Revolution; Unionville, Conn.; 6/1), 9-Marcos Zambrano (Real Salt Lake; Gladwyne, Pa.; 13/6)

The U-20 MNT players will begin gathering on Monday, Sept. 22 in Rancagua, Chile following this weekend’s club matches in North America and Europe.

Players born on or after Jan. 1, 2005, are age-eligible for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Mitrović selected 11 players born in 2005, eight born in 2006 and two born in 2007. The youngest members of the USA’s 2023 U-20 World Cup roster, defender Joshua Wynder and midfielder Niko Tsakiris return for a second edition of the tournament, while forwards Peyton Miller and Zavier Gozo are also age-eligible for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. 

The roster features players from 19 clubs, including 16 from 12 different Major League Soccer teams. San Diego FC leads the way with three selections, followed by two each from Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake. Five players are based abroad: two in Germany, and one player each in Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Additionally, Chris Applewhite (Nashville SC) and Edward Davis (Philadelphia Union) will join the team as training players for the week leading up to the tournament.

Road to Chile

The USA qualified for the 2025 U-20 World Cup after a runner-up finish at the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship in Mexico. The USA rolled through the group stage with wins against Jamaica (9-0), Cuba (4-0) and Costa Rica (1-0), before a 1-0 quarterfinal victory against Guatemala and 2-1 semifinal win over Panama. Despite taking the lead, the USA fell 2-1 in extra time to hosts Mexico in the final. 

Twelve players from the Concacaf qualifying roster return for the World Cup: goalkeepers Adam Beaudry and Duran Ferree; defenders Luca Bombino, Noah Cobb, Ethan Kohler and Nolan Norris; midfielders Taha Habroune, Brooklyn Raines, Pedro Soma and Niko Tsakiris; and forwards Zavier Gozo and Marcos Zambrano.

U-20 WORLD CUP TO THE MAIN EVENT

The U-20 World Cup has been a proving ground for international stars around the globe and it’s certainly served its purpose in developing big contributors for the USMNT at future senior World Cups. Since first participating at the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship, 44 players that represented the USA at a U-20 World Cup went on to make a senior FIFA World Cup roster. 

Twelve of those 44 players also went on to earn 100 caps for the USMNT: Jeff Agoos, Jozy Altidore, Marcelo Balboa, DaMarcus Beasley, Carlos Bocanegra, Michael Bradley, Paul Caligiuri, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, Kasey Keller and Tony Meola. 

More recently, nine players with U-20 World Cup experience were part of the USA squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar: Kellyn Acosta, Tyler Adams, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Luca de la Torre, Sergiño Dest, Shaq Moore, Josh Sargent, Tim Weah and DeAndre Yedlin. 

About the U.S. Way

The U.S. Way is a shared philosophy, strategy and a practical toolkit to enable excellence at every level of the game and for us to win. The U.S. Way is intended to work in partnership between the club and National Team environment to cultivate the next generation of talent with three areas of focus: World Class Development Pathways and Environments, including scaled Talent Identification, expanded Youth National Team programming and accelerated development and foundation building across the Extended National Teams; Shared and Scaled Infrastructure, highlighted by the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, U.S. Way digital platform and unified youth calendar; and Professional Development for the Entire Ecosystem, featuring formal courses, technical and administrative staff community building, leadership development, and best practice resource sharing. For more information, visit ussoccer.com/ourvision/us-way. 

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18 Champions and Finalists Crowned During Weekend One of 2025 PA West Open Tournament

June 16, 2025 by tdennie

After a weekend of grueling competition at PennWest Edinboro, 18 teams fought in all kinds of weather to claim gold at the 2025 PA West Open Tournament.

PA West Soccer Association would like to congratulate all 18 champions and finalists on an exceptional and entertaining weekend of games!

Age GroupChampionsFinalists
Girls U10 GoldUpper St. Clair U10SVSA Wave U10
Girls U10 SilverPine-Richland Running RamsMars Shooting Stars
Girls U10 BronzeBlue DiamondsNorth Hills Soccer Club
Girls U11 GoldPlum SavageSVSA Surge
Girls U11 BronzeAmherst ThunderChartiers Valley G2014
Girls U12 SilverPlum Chaos U12GMt. Lebanon G2013
Girls U12 BronzeMonroeville G2013West Mifflin U12 DCA Girls
Girls U12 CopperFAST-G-2013Montour YSA U12G
Boys Under 13 BronzeKinzua B2012Butler 2012-13
Boys Under 14 SilverMt. Pleasant U14BPlum Raptors U13B
Boys Under 14 BronzeChartiers Valley B2011/2012Twin Boro B2011
Boys Under 15 BronzePlum Avalanche U14 BoysFayette County B2009
Boys Under 16 BronzeChartiers Valley B10/11Surge
Boys Under 17 BronzeShaler TitansErie FC 2008 Boys
Boys Under 18 BronzeChartiers Valley B07/08Deer Lakes Boys HS U18
Boys Under 19 BronzeWest Mifflin SC U19 BoysMeadville Boys U19
Boys Under 20 SilverAvonworth B2006 VarsityMars Planets – McAfee HS 11v11
Boys Under 20 BronzeDUSHACK U19Woodland Hills B19

Weekend Two of the 2025 PA West Open Tournament kicks off on Friday, June 20-22, 2025.

To view the upcoming matches for Weekend Two of the 2025 PA West Open Tournament, click here.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Register for the Community Player Development Summer Program Today!

May 28, 2025 by tdennie

Community Player Development Summer Program Locations

LocationRegistration
Blackhawk Area SoccerClick Here
Brookline Soccer ClubClick Here
Butler County Soccer AssociationClick Here
Freeport Area Soccer AssociationClick Here
Loyalhanna UnitedClick Here
Monroeville Soccer ClubClick Here
North Hills Soccer ClubClick Here
Seneca Valley Soccer AssociationClick Here

Filed Under: News

Happy Memorial Day Weekend from PA West!

May 23, 2025 by tdennie Leave a Comment

From all of the boards and state staff at PA West Soccer Association, we remember and honor our heroes who made the sacrifice for our freedom. We would also like to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day Weekend.

For those competing in tournaments this weekend or traveling for the extended break, safe travels and best of luck on the field!

The PA West State Office will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 8:30 A.M.

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US Youth Soccer, US Club Soccer, and AYSO Returning To Seasonal-Year Age Group Format In 2026

March 6, 2025 by tdennie

Beginning September 1, 2026, USYS, US Club Soccer, and AYSO are going back to school-year registration starting with the 2026-27 season.

Read the full announcement involving USYS, US Club Soccer, and AYSO below :

Final – Return to School-Year 3.5.25Download

Filed Under: News, US Youth Soccer

Open Tournament General Housing Information and Expectations

January 14, 2025 by tdennie Leave a Comment

PennWest Edinboro Emergency Procedures

https://files.pennwest.edu/police/emergency-procedures.pdf

1. Courtesy quiet hours are 11:00 P.M. to 9:00 A.M. and apply to inside any of the halls as well as the outside spaces around them (Parking lots, courtyards, etc.).

2. Maintenance concerns should be reported to a Summer Assistant IMMEDIATELY, including, but not limited to, spills on carpet; water leaks; toilet malfunctions; A/C malfunctions; etc.

3. Please stay only in building floor sections where your group is assigned and do not prop doors open at any time, as an alarm will sound. Propping doors may interfere with the card swipe system, resulting in the door being replaced, or the system needing fixed (which may result in damage charges to you).

4. While you are assigned a residence hall for your camp, there are staff members that continue to live in the residence halls, and it is also their home. Please be respectful of the use of the kitchen and common areas, as your group is not the only one using them while you are here. Laundry Rooms may not be used as storage areas.

5. Guests may post items only with blue painter’s tape in individual rooms and on room doors, but not in hallways, on bulletin boards, or exterior doors. Due to fire code, only 50% of individual room doors may be decorated.

6. Elevators should not be used in a fashion to exceed maximum weight or capacity, and may not be jumped in. If an elevator breaks down for this reason, the camp will be charged for the maintenance call and repair.

7. Be courteous to others on campus – Foul or offensive language and/or harassment/hazing, verbal or otherwise, of any staff,other groups, or participants is considered unacceptable behavior.

8. Smoking/Vaping is only permitted in outdoor areas away from any building entrance, window, or fresh air intake. Only individuals over the age of 21 may have alcohol, and it is only permitted in their personal residence hall room.

9. All trash must be removed and properly disposed of in the recycle/trash rooms located on each floor section at the time of check-out. The camp may incur excessive cleaning charges as a result of excessively dirty room conditions or damage.

10. Do not open windows when air conditioning is on. The temperature range in all rooms is 68 degrees to 72 degrees. If the temperature is well below or above that range, contact a Summer Assistant or your camp director. Screens must not be removed from windows and no items may be thrown or dropped from a window.

11. Furniture must not be moved or removed from common areas such as lounges or from individual rooms (including mattresses). If furniture is moved, there will be a charge for the labor to move it back.

12. All types of cleats and spiked footwear must be removed prior to entering the residence halls as they may damage floors. In addition, roller blades, skateboards, scooters, bikes, are prohibited from being used from being used inside campus buildings, and all electric transportation devices are prohibited from being used or stored inside campus buildings.

13. Disruptive behavior inside the residence halls is prohibited including, but not limited to, weight lifting, stunts, water battles, shaving cream fights, running in the halls, wrestling, playing ball or other sports, etc. These types of activities can impact the building’s safety, structure, and alarm systems. Smoke detectors and sprinkler heads may not be tampered with or covered up.

14. For the safety of those staying on campus, any guests, including food delivery drivers, those dropping of items, or family friends, are not allowed inside the Residence Halls.  Please wait for them outside of the hall.

15. The University has strict procedures regarding Emotional Support Animals in the Residence Halls, and they are not permitted unless extensive documentation and paperwork is provided to the University in advance. Any Emotional Support Animalsarriving on campus that the University has not approved in advance will not be able to stay.

Residence Halls – What to Bring

  1. Bedding (pillow, blankets, sheets)
  2. Towels and washcloths
  3. Window Coverings (Please make sure indivuduals bring something to hang on the curtain rod of their bedroom to cover the window. This can be as simple as a thick sheet or towel, etc. (3’1″ x 4’8″).

Residence Halls – What NOT to Bring

  • Illegal drugs/ paraphernalia (though approved medicinally in several states, marijuana is still illegal in the state of Pennsylvania)
  • Candles/ candle warmers/ incense are not permitted in any residence hall (even for decorative purposes)
  • Alcohol, including empty alcohol containers\
  • Ceiling fans
  • Electronic cigarettes or hookah
  • Extension cords
  • LED rope lights (while the lights are not prohibited themselves, fastening them to the wall with light strip adhesive will damage paint leading to wall damage)
  • George Foreman or similar grills
  • Guns and or any look-alike weapons
  • Hotplates, hotpots, toaster ovens or toasters, crockpots, air fryers, rice cookers, or other cooking appliances with exposed heating elements
  • Non-University provided beds
  • Command Hooks & Strips, nails, screws, tacks, glue, or other items designed to hang items from the walls or ceilings that might damage the surface
  • No pets except fish (10-gallon take or less). Service animals, or support animals must be registered with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
  • Space heaters
  • Wireless routers and printers (they interfere with the University’s wireless internet system)

Other Reminders

1. Each person should have their key and access card with them at all times. Your hall will be unlocked during check-in ONLY. After that, all main doors will locked 24/7. Your swipe card gives you access to the building and your hallway. They key gives you access to your room.

2. Residence Hall check-in will be at the sports dome.  You will check in with PA West and Edinboro Housing to get your room lists, and then you will be directed to your residence hall to pick up your physical keys. 

3. Check-out is on Sunday by 10AM directly in your residence hall – there is no need to check out in the sports dome.  Express check-out is available in your hall for those wanting to check out before Sunday.  Late check-outs will receive a late charge from PA West. 

4. All trash should be tied in bags and taken to the trash room on the first floor of your residence hall before check-out.

5. Lost/damaged keys will be charged $80, and lost/damaged access cards will be charged $20.

6. If you have an issue in your residence hall, please see if there is someone available at the main desk.  If there is not, you may call the duty phone number posted in your hall.

Filed Under: Open Tournament

Two Teams Representing PA West at National Presidents Cup

July 12, 2024 by tdennie Leave a Comment



Friday, July 12, 2024, kicks off the 2024 rendition of the National Presidents Cup from Wichita, Kansas! Boys and girls between age groups ranging from 13U-19U will battle over the course of four days, hoping to be crowned National Presidents Cup Champions.


Beadling 2011 Girls West will represent PA West in the 13U Girls bracket, as well as Century United Girls 2010 Red in the 14U bracket.


The Beadling girls kick off play Friday night against Montana Surf G2011, followed by another evening match up against BRSC 11 G Black (Louisiana) on Saturday evening, ending group play against Kansas Rush Wichita Academy on Sunday evening.


Century United will square off against MS Rush 10G Premier (Missouri) on Friday evening, followed by an evening kickoff on Saturday against REAL G2010 Gold (Montana), ending group play against Cap City 10 Girls Grey (Michigan) on Sunday evening.


Best of luck to both teams this weekend!


To keep up with all of the action in Wichita, visit the National Presidents Cup page by clicking here.


Filed Under: National Presidents Cup, US Youth Soccer Tagged With: National Presidents Cup, News, Presidents Cup, US Youth Soccer

Annual General Meeting Set for August 3

July 11, 2024 by tdennie


The 2024 Annual General Meeting of PA West Soccer Association will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  The meeting will be called to order at 10:00 AM. The location of the Annual General Meeting is set for the ​Marriot Airport in Coraopolis, PA.

The meeting’s agenda will include approval of the 2024-25 budget, consideration of proposed amendments to the Constitution and bylaws of the association, and election of officers.

The officers set for election this year are Vice President-Youth, Treasurer, and two Members At-large.  For more info on these positions please see the Nomination article on page 5.

All youth clubs are required to have a representative in attendance at the AGM.  Proxies are accepted but an individual may only hold a proxy for one club.  Clubs not having a representative at the meeting will be subject to a $300.00 fine.


Filed Under: Annual General Meeting Tagged With: US Youth Soccer

Referee Program Succeeds at 2024 Eastern Regionals; Two Referees Selected For Nationals

July 10, 2024 by tdennie



PA West referees had outstanding representation at the 2024 USYS Eastern Regional Championships in Barboursville, West Virginia, with 8 referees representing our league.


We would like to show recognition for those who helped with their outstanding efforts and strong showing this past week, along with the two referees that were selected to represent PA West at 2024 USYS Nationals:

Andrew Stefanick

Eric Master

Morgan Cronin

Paul Amado

John Ridilla

Parker Laughlin

Steven Vines


2024 USYS National Championships Invitations

Marc Amado

Andrew Stefanick


Congratulations Marc and Andrew on your selections, and best of luck at Nationals in Orlando!


Filed Under: Presidents Cup, Referees Tagged With: News

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