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United States men's national under-20 soccer team
National association football team
National association football team
| Field | Value | |
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| Name | United States Under-20 | |
| Badge | USA Soccer Team logo.svg | |
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| FIFA Trigramme | USA | |
| Nickname | Team USA | |
| The Stars and Stripes | ||
| The Yanks | ||
| Association | United States Soccer Federation | |
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | |
| Coach | Rob Valentino | |
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| First game | 1–1 | |
| (Guatemala City, Guatemala; April 2, 1964) | ||
| Largest win | 13–0 | |
| (Bradenton, Florida, United States; November 3, 2018) | ||
| Largest loss | 7–1 | |
| (Bayamón, Puerto Rico; September 30, 1976) | ||
| Regional name | FIFA U-20 World Cup | |
| Regional cup apps | 18 | |
| Regional cup first | 1981 | |
| Regional cup best | Fourth place (1989) | |
| 2ndRegional name | Pan American Games | |
| 2ndRegional cup apps | 3 | |
| 2ndRegional cup first | 1987 | |
| 2ndRegional cup best | [[File:Gold medal america.svg | 16px]] Gold (1991) |
| 3rdRegional name | CONCACAF Under-20 Championship | |
| 3rdRegional cup apps | 25 | |
| 3rdRegional cup first | 1964 | |
| 3rdRegional cup best | Champions (2017, 2018, 2022) | |
| American | true | |
| website |
The Stars and Stripes The Yanks (Guatemala City, Guatemala; April 2, 1964) (Bradenton, Florida, United States; November 3, 2018) (Bayamón, Puerto Rico; September 30, 1976) The United States U-20 men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The highest level of competition in which the team competes is the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which is held every two years.
The United States' best finish came in the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship, when the U.S. beat Iraq in the quarterfinal before losing to Nigeria in overtime in the semifinal and Brazil in the third-place match. Steve Snow tied for second in the tournament with three goals.
The U.S. reached the quarterfinals in 1993 but lost to Brazil. After missing out in 1995, the U.S. began a run of six consecutive qualifications in 1997, reaching the second round in five consecutive tournaments. Of those tournaments, the best U.S. performance came in 2003, when the U.S. reached the quarterfinal and led Argentina 1–0 in the final minutes before falling 2–1 in extra time. The U.S. also reached the quarterfinal of the 2007 Cup before losing 2–1 in extra time to Austria.
Competitive record
Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place
FIFA U-20 World Cup
| FIFA U-20 World Cup | Year | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Squad | Total | 18/25 | 76 | 33 | 10 | 33 | 120 | 104 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia 1977 | Did not qualify | |||||||||||||||||
| Japan 1979 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Australia 1981 | Group stage | 15th | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | Squad | |||||||||
| Mexico 1983 | 11th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Squad | ||||||||||
| Soviet Union 1985 | Did not qualify | |||||||||||||||||
| Chile 1987 | Group stage | 10th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Squad | |||||||||
| Saudi Arabia 1989 | Fourth place | 4th | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | Squad | |||||||||
| Portugal 1991 | Did not qualify | |||||||||||||||||
| Australia 1993 | Quarterfinals | 8th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | Squad | |||||||||
| Qatar 1995 | Did not qualify | |||||||||||||||||
| Malaysia 1997 | Round of 16 | 15th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | Squad | |||||||||
| Nigeria 1999 | 11th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | Squad | ||||||||||
| Argentina 2001 | 13th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | Squad | ||||||||||
| United Arab Emirates 2003 | Quarterfinals | 5th | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | Squad | |||||||||
| Netherlands 2005 | Round of 16 | 11th | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | Squad | |||||||||
| Canada 2007 | Quarterfinals | 7th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | Squad | |||||||||
| Egypt 2009 | Group stage | 18th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | Squad | |||||||||
| Colombia 2011 | Did not qualify | |||||||||||||||||
| Turkey 2013 | Group stage | 22nd | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Squad | |||||||||
| New Zealand 2015 | Quarterfinals | 7th | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | Squad | |||||||||
| South Korea 2017 | 6th | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | Squad | ||||||||||
| Poland 2019 | 6th | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | Squad | ||||||||||
| Indonesia 2021 | Cancelled | |||||||||||||||||
| Argentina 2023 | Quarterfinals | 5th | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | Squad | |||||||||
| Chile 2025 | Quarterfinals | 5th | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 6 | Squad | |||||||||
| AzerbaijanUzbekistan 2027 | To be determined |
Pan American Games
| Pan American Games | Year | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Squad | — | — | — | Total | 1 Title | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 16 | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951–1983 | See United States men's national soccer team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| United States 1987 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Cuba 1991 | Gold medal | 1st | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Argentina 1995 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |||||||||||||||
| 1999–2003 | See United States men's national under-23 soccer team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | See United States men's national under-18 soccer team | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Since 2011 | See United States men's national under-23 soccer team |
CONCACAF Under-20 Championship
| CONCACAF Under-20 Championship | Year | Result | Pos | Pld | W | D | L | F | A | Squad | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Total | 3 Titles | 136 | 86 | 21 | 29 | 326 | 106 | — |
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| Panama 1962 | did not enter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala 1964 | Group stage | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cuba 1970 | did not enter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico 1973 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada 1974 | Playoff round | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Puerto Rico 1976 | Third place | 3rd | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honduras 1978 | Second round | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States 1980 | Runners-up | 2nd | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala 1982 | Runners-up | 2nd | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trinidad and Tobago 1984 | Fourth place | 4th | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trinidad and Tobago 1986 | Runners-up | 2nd | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala 1988 | Third place | 3rd | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala 1990 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada 1992 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honduras 1994 | Group stage | 5th | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico 1996 | Third place | 3rd | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala Trinidad and Tobago 1998 | 1st, Group B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canada Trinidad and Tobago 2001 | 2nd, Group A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Panama United States 2003 | 2nd, Group B | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Honduras 2005 | 1st, Group A | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | Squad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Panama Mexico 2007 | 1st, Group A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | Squad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trinidad and Tobago 2009 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guatemala 2011 | Quarterfinal | 5th | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico 2013 | Runners-up | 2nd | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jamaica 2015 | Third place | 3rd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costa Rica 2017 | Champions | 1st | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States 2018 | Champions | 1st | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 2 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honduras 2020 | Cancelled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honduras 2022 | Champions | 1st | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 2 | Squad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico 2024 | Runners-up | 2nd | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 3 | Squad |
Honors
Recent results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
2025
- Luke Brennan
- Kristian Fletcher
- Niko Tsakiris
- Zambrano
- Gessime
- Gozo
- Wynder
- Corcoran
- Zambrano
- Tsakiris
- Westfield
- Norris
- Habroune
- Campbell
- Simane
- Gozo
- Raines
- Zambrano
- Wynder
- Kekana
- Cremaschi
- Tsakiris
- Zahouani
- Wynder
- Yassine
- Hernández
- Figueroa
- Davis
Players
Current squad
The following 20 players were named to the squad for the January 2026 training camp.
Caps and goals are updated as of November 15, 2025 after the match against Costa Rica.
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team in the past 12 months.
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November 2025 friendlies.
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September 2025 training camp.
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September 2025 ID camp.
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June 2025 friendlies.
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March 2025 friendlies.
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ALT-Alternate
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INJ-Injury
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PRE-Withdrawn prior to competition
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Year(s) | U-20 Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brek Shea | 2007–2009 | 17 |
| 2 | Freddy Adu | 2003–2009 | 16 |
| 3 | Romain Gall | 2014–2015 | 13 |
| Scott E. Kennedy | 1992–1993 | 13 | |
| 5 | Eddie Johnson | 2003–2004 | 12 |
| Jacob Peterson | 2004–2005 | 12 | |
| 7 | Jeremy Ebobisse | 2016–2017 | 11 |
| 8 | Will John | 2005 | 10 |
| Niko Tsakiris | 2022-present | 10 | |
| 9 | Chad Barrett | 2004–2005 | 9 |
Coaches
| Name | Years |
|---|---|
| Angus McAlpine | 1983 |
| Derek Armstrong | 1987 |
| Bob Gansler | 1989 |
| Bobby Howe | 1993 |
| Jay Hoffman | 1997 |
| Sigi Schmid | 1998–1999 |
| Wolfgang Sühnholz | 1999–2001 |
| Thomas Rongen | 2002–2004 |
| Sigi Schmid | 2005 |
| Thomas Rongen | 2006–2011 |
| Tab Ramos | 2011–2019 |
| Anthony Hudson | 2020–2021 |
| Mikey Varas | 2021–2023 |
| Michael Nsien | 2024 |
| Marko Mitrović | 2024–2025 |
| Rob Valentino | 2026 |
Head-to-head record
The following table shows United States' head-to-head record in the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
| Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | Total |
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References
References
- "Goal.com – World Cup 2010 Preview: USA – Algeria".
- (June 21, 2010). "Newsweek".
- (January 8, 2026). "Rosters Named for U-18, U-19 and U-20 Men’s National Team January Combined Domestic Training Camp in Mesa, Arizona". United States Soccer Fedeartion.
- (October 12, 2025). "U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Falls 3-1 to Morocco In Quarterfinals of 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup". United States Soccer Federation.
- (November 8, 2025). "Rob Valentino Names U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team Roster for International Training Camp in Costa Rica". United States Soccer Federation.
- (September 19, 2025). "U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Head Coach Marko Mitrović Names U.S. Roster for 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile". United States Soccer Federation.
- (August 28, 2025). "Marco Mitrović Names 23-player U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Roster for Final Camp before 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup". United States Soccer Association.
- (August 29, 2025). "Rosters Named for U-20, U-19 and U-17 Men's National Team Domestic Identity Camps during September FIFA Window". United States Soccer Federation.
- (May 30, 2025). "U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team Continues World Cup Prep with Camp in Egypt". United States Soccer Federation.
- (March 14, 2025). "U-20 Men's National Team Heads To Southern Spain For Matches Against Mexico And Japan". United States Soccer Federation.
- (January 8, 2026). "Rosters Named for U-18, U-19 and U-20 Men’s National Team January Combined Domestic Training Camp in Mesa, Arizona". United States Soccer Federation.
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