In that case I am likely wrong. I was going off a couple players I'd consider locks having not heard yet. Edit: (Or maybe some MLS academies will release, and some won't? I should stop speculating)
It is being reported that Larry Sunderland will be the new u17 coach. This is a much better hire than Hudson was.
I think some clubs will release kids but with GA cup i wouldn’t be shocked to see them say no. Chicago’s team will qualify for the championship division no matter what even if Slonina and Rodriguez aren’t there, that team is GOOD. And Toure hasn’t really been with the 17’s all year. Kids like Rokus Pukstas are who I’m wondering about.
I don't believe Quinn Sullivan was called up either. I think Jeff Dewsnup (GK, RSL) was. Edit: Sullivan could have been called up but not released, I don't know
Are we sure that the MLS clubs will release the players for this trip? Why would US soccer schedule a camp right in the middle of GA cup qualifying
Apparently Antonio Leone is in the US U17s and so is Nicolas Perez Guillen. Mexico rolled out the red carpet for Leone at their last U15 camp. He started all of their matches and wore the captain's armband for the final one. Might be the early top '04 CB prospect of both nations. I haven't heard of an '04 Mexico U17 camp yet. So far he's yet to turn down a call-up from either nation.
I heard the same about Leone. A lot of these players are going to see how they like both programs. It's certainly not good news if they are in a camp for Mexico, but there was no indication that Leone wasn't going to return for the next US camp. I don't believe he even missed a US camp for his age group.
That brings the confirmed list to Antonio Leone, Allan Rodriguez, Dantouma Toure, Gabe Slonina, and Fede Oliva. The confirmed snubs are Kenan Hot, Quinn Sullivan and Brandan Craig. I really hope they were snubbed for the GA cup because those are three of the top 10 players for this age group. I would really hate to see them become the next Josh Atencio.
I'm pretty sure it was due to GA Cup conflicts. Short sighted is USSF scheduling national team games during GA Cup imo
Well, isn't it during the qualifying games for the GA Cup rather than the cup itself? Seems counter to player development to deny them a chance to train with the National Team.
What is the general early opinion about this player cycle. I haven’t paid as much attention to the ‘04s as I did w/ previous age groups (and know even less about the ‘05s) but from what I’ve seen I’ve mostly been unimpressed. Too many non-athletes
It’ll definitely be better than last cycle. ‘04 is a little like the 01’s. It’s somewhere around an average age group. There are good players, but no clear standout that has created separation between themselves and the rest. I can’t say which players USSF will decide to play or that you’ve seen, but I would say it’s an extremely athletic and physical age group (the most so that I’ve seen). Main strengths are in goal and all the midfield positions. Fullback is a little weak and striker depth is entirely lacking. ‘05 looks good or better, but it’s obviously very early. Clarke has separated himself from the rest of the 05’s very quickly, and hopefully we’ll see him in this team for the full cycle. There are some other good players who could contribute to this team.
This is without a doubt for GA Cup reasons. Him, Kenan Hot, Quinn Sullivan, and Brandon Craig should be locks for the u17 roster.