Friday marks the beginning of the U.S. stint at the Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off this week in Poland.
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There’s a good bit of excitement surrounding the U.S. squad, one of the best ever – at least on paper.
But talent doesn’t win games alone, and the team heading to Poland has to put in the sort of shift to beat international-caliber opponents. Below is a look at a few of the keys and story lines to watch for from the U.S. at this year’s U20 World Cup.
