O When The Yanks and USA Prospects say that '01 Justin Butler, formerly of Augsburg U-15, is a German-American. He has moved to Bayern Munich U-16, joining Jalen Hawkins. Former FC Augsburg U15 star, '01 Justin Butler has moved to Bayern Munich U16. OWTY has confirmed Butler is a German-American #usynt— Joey (@USAprospects) July 9, 2016
I can't find confirmation, but I've been reading on a German language Bayern forum that he had a long-term injury, and just recently returned. He's supposedly very good, and will likely be starting next season with the U-17's. I wouldn't be surprised if he's the next German-American to get a German youth call up. I believe Butler is a striker.
The US-eligible trio '01 Justin Butler, '01 Jalen Hawkins & '02 Malik Tillman will join Bayern Munich U17s for the 17-18 campaign. https://t.co/tVY4n7wltW— Joey (@USAprospects) June 27, 2017
Starts for the B-Juniors. Die Aufstellungen für das Testspiel der #FCBU17 gegen RB Leipzig. #packmas pic.twitter.com/t2JBJjDUwP— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) July 18, 2017
On the bench with Malik T: Die Aufstellungen für das Spiel der #FCBU17 beim Karlsruher SC. Viel Erfolg, Jungs! #packmas #FCBayernCampus pic.twitter.com/2dOrooBSzF— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) August 16, 2017
3 Yanks start for the U17s: Die Aufstellungen für das Spiel der #FCBU17 beim 1. FC Heidenheim. #packmas #FCBayernCampus pic.twitter.com/urkaaRPmb0— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) August 26, 2017
Butler has been playing CF in Bayern U17's 4-2-3-1. He came off the bench in the first three games and registered a goal and assist during that span. He made his first start this weekend. He's competing with a similarly-aged German forward named Benedict Hollenbach.
Starts for U17s in friendly: Die Aufstellungen für das Testspiel der #FCBU17 gegen den FC Ingolstadt um 18:30 Uhr am #FCBayernCampus. #packmas pic.twitter.com/NS0vgZ1La3— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) October 6, 2017
And he scores: Im Testspiel der #FCBU17 gegen den FC Ingolstadt steht es zur Pause 1:1. Tor: Butler. #FCBayernCampus pic.twitter.com/8m9dkmqyT6— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) October 6, 2017
On the bench: Die Aufstellungen für das @UEFAYouthLeague-Spiel der #FCBU19 gegen @celticfc. #FCBCEL #UYL #packmas #FCBayernCampus pic.twitter.com/tp8C48pQdf— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) October 18, 2017
Nächster Wechsel bei der #FCBU19: Justin Butler kommt für Franck Evina. #FCBCEL 3:1 (69.) #UYL— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) October 18, 2017 Made his first U19 appearance in the 6-2 win over Celtic.
Call this guy up to our next '01 camp. Could even call him up to the next U-20 camp (we just called up de la Fuente and Araujo who are born in the same year to a U-20 camp). All the info we have points towards this guy being really good. The Bayern fans say he's very good, he's performing well with Bayern this season, he was one of four 01's called up to their U-19 team for the Youth Champions League competition, and one of two who played (another guy started, but from what I've read that guy is basically the best player in the '01 age group for Germany). Get him in the program for us before Germany does.
Any sense for how deep American ties are for Butler, Hawkins, and Tillman (cap tied to Germany?)? And which of the three look most promising as prospects?
Don't know about the ties for Butler and Hawkins. I believe both Tillman's have a father who they didn't know who was American, so maybe not such deep ties to the USA, but the younger Tillman has played for us before, although most recently he played with Germany. Its hard to know who are the best of the four. Timothy Tillman is doing well with Bayern II, but hasn't yet broken in. Of the two 01's, its looking like Butler is more highly rated, but Hawkins just came back from a long-term injury (Butler also did), so I don't think we can be sure. Hawkins is getting regular playing time, starting some games, as well, so I think he might still be a decent player. Malik Tillman is an '02 starting for Bayern's '01 age group, he seems very highly rated, not sure how highly rated he is in comparison to the others, but he seems a good player, and I'd say all four seem to be relevant players, they aren't just making up the numbers.
Back with the U19s in the UEFA Youth League. Begins on the bench. Einwechselspieler der #FCBU19 für #CELFCB in der #UYL: Wagner, Kollmann, J. Herrmann, Butler, Rausch, D'Almeida, Stiller. #packmas— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) October 31, 2017
I'm very intrigued to see the next U-20 camp. Seems we have a fair amount of '01's at massive European clubs, especially in comparison to past classes.
Strong year, need a few to break-through soon. Abroad Konrad de la Fuente - Barcelona Ian Hoffmann - Koln Justin Butler - Bayern Jalen Hawkins - Bayern Nicholas Mendonca - Flamengo Nicholas Defrietas-Hansen - Everton Elias Thomas - Wolfsburg Stuart Ritchie - Groningen Aziel Jackson - Toulouse Yannick Scheidegger - Grasshopper Lawson Sunderland - Levante Will Vint - Manchester United Matko Miljevic - Argentinos Juniors Héctor Hipólito Holguín - Santos Salvatore Esposito - Genoa Lucas Ordonho - Recife Bryan Hein - Hamburg Davide Clarkson - Banfield Abroad Marcelo Palomino John Hilton Teddy Ndje Abroad Targets Sebastian Serpa Matteo Rittaccio Bryce Blevins Indiana Vassilev Shai Neal Logan Kowalczyk Stefan Stojanovic Scott Taylor Dillon Keane Arman Samini Julian Araujo Dominic De Almeida HG Bryan Reynolds Quincy Butler HG Targets Azriel Gonzalez Luis Arriaga Uly Llanez Taylor Booth Thomas Roberts Jose Rivas Gabe Segal Leo Sepulveda Nicholas Hategan Veljko Petrovic Eduardo Blancas Michael Pellegrino Ed Breumen David Ochoa Nathan Toledo Khristopher Shakes Benjamin Ortiz Eben Noverr Oliver Larraz Daniel Robles Cameron Duke Luke Hansen Julian Hinosa Jr. Nicholas Slonina Nick Fernandez
Erster Wechsel der #FCBU19: Justin Butler kommt für Philipp Herrmann. #CELFCB 0:0 (59.) #UYL— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) October 31, 2017
Confirmed that '01 Bayern Munich U17 striker Justin Butler would accept call in to #usynt camp if called. @ussoccer_ynt #USMNT— Joey (@USAprospects) November 21, 2017
Malik Tillman, Jalen Hawkins and Justin Butler all played for Bayern U17 in a 3 - 0 win over Karlsruher U17 with Ian Hoffman and Jeremiah Kasteleiner (who I am not sure is eligible just yet) Talk about the potential future of US soccer......5 USYNT U17 playing in one match