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U.S. U-17 MNT Top Funorte to Take Copa Macae Title

Young Americans take title in a penalty shootout

Macae, Brazil (July, 27) -- The U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team emerged from the Copa Macae tournament in Brazil as champions, winning the championship match against Fluminese in a penalty shootout after a scoreless regulation and overtime. Head coach Wilmer Cabrera’s team allowed only two goals over the course of six games during the tournament while scoring 14. The team is continuing summer training in preparation for the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is slated for Nigeria from Oct. 24-Nov. 16. Quarterfinals for the tournament will take place on July 23 with semifinals on July 25 and Finals on Sunday, July 26.

U.S. U-17 MNT Copa Macae Schedule

Date	Opponent	Result	Venue
July 18	Flamengo	2-1 W	Macae, Brazil
July 19	Arsul	1-0 W	Macae, Brazil
July 21	Cidade do Sol	4-0 W	Macae, Brazil
July 23	Ser Caxias (Quarterfinal)	4-1 W	Macae, Brazil
July 25	Fluminense (Semifinal)	3-0 W	Macae, Brazil
July 26	Funorte (Final)	0-0 T (4-2 PKs)	Macae, Brazil

Release courtesy of US Soccer.

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U-17 MNT Continues World Cup Preparation with 30-Player Training Camp in Greensboro, N.C.

CHICAGO (June 22, 2009) -- The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team continues summer training with a week-long training camp at Bryan Park in Greensboro, N.C., where Wilmer Cabrera and his staff will work with 30 players in conjunction with the Development Academy Playoffs.

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