Following a dominant nine-goal performance against New Caledonia in their FIFA U-20 World Cup opener, the United States U-20 squad, spearheaded by Benjamin Cremaschi, prepares for a significantly tougher challenge against France on Thursday. A win would secure their spot in the Round of 16, demonstrating the team`s depth and talent despite Barcelona`s recall of keeper Diego Kochen due to an injury crisis.
Benjamin Cremaschi proved instrumental in the first match, notching a hat trick and two assists, cementing his role as a pivotal player. With three senior national team camps under his belt, he aims to further impress. Historically, the U.S. U-20s achieved their best result—a fourth-place finish—at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship. More recently, the 2023 squad, featuring talents like Diego Luna and Jack McGlynn, secured a fifth-place finish in Argentina, underscoring the tournament`s crucial role in developing players for Olympic and senior national team aspirations.
Match Details: USA U-20 vs. France U-20
- Date: Thursday, October 2
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Location: Estadio El Teniente, O`Higgins, Chile
- Television: FS2
United States U-20 FIFA World Cup Roster
GOALKEEPERS (3): 12-Adam Beaudry (Colorado Rapids; Castle Pines, Colo.; 7/0), 21-Duran Ferree (San Diego FC; San Diego, Calif.; 1/0)
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)
