The U.S. U17 Men’s National Team is in Turkey this week for the 2016 Aegean Cup. On Tuesday, the U.S. defeated Greece 2-1 behind goals from Andrew Carleton and Tonny Temple. 

This marks the first tournament for this age group since joining the Residency Program in Bradenton. Head coach John Hackworth called in 20 players for the tournament in Turkey including two players from LA Galaxy Academy. 

U.S. U17 MNT Roster for 2016 Aegean Cup in Turkey

Goalkeepers (2): Alexander Budnik (Sockers FC), Justin Garces (Kendall FC)

Defenders (6): Jake Arteaga (LA Galaxy), Kelee Cornfield-Saunders (LA Galaxy), Jayin Lindsey (Sporting KC), Rayshaun McGann (Philadelphia Union), Tyler Shaver (Beachside SC), Chandler Vaughn (D.C. United)

Midfielders (7): George Acosta (Weston FC), Chris Durkin (D.C. United), Blaine Ferri (Solar Chelsea SC), Christopher Goslin (Georgia United), James Sands (New York Soccer Club), Arturo Vasquez (FC Golden State), Adrian Villegas (Portland Timbers)

Forwards (5): Ayo Akinola (Toronto FC), Andrew Carleton (Georgia United), Nicolas Garcia-Morillo (Atletico Madrid), Joshua Sargent (St. Louis Scott Gallagher), Tonny Temple (IMG Academy)

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