World Cup Qualifying Started with a Record Win Before Victory in the Second Match
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team has spectacularly started their World Cup qualifying campaign, breaking records in their opening matches. The tournament began with a historic 22-0 victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands, setting a new record for the largest margin of victory in any U.S. World Cup qualifier across all age groups and genders. Forward Chase Adams stole the show with an unprecedented 10-goal performance, the most goals ever scored by a U.S. player in a World Cup qualifying match. Captain Maximo Carrizo added four goals, while Chance Cowell and Jude Terry each contributed braces in the dominant display.
The team maintained momentum in their second match, defeating St. Kitts and Nevis 7-0 with a primarily rotated squad. Head coach Gonzalo Segares made nine changes to the starting lineup, demonstrating the squad's depth. New York Red Bulls forward Tanner Rosborough led the attack with four goals, while Axel Uriostegui, Cristiano Oliveira, and Enrique Martinez also found the back of the net. Despite facing a more defensive-minded opponent who sat in a low block, the U.S. controlled 76% of possession and outshot their opponents 42-4.
The final group match against Cuba on Saturday will determine who advances to Qatar's expanded 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup. The U.S. currently sits atop Group F with six points and an impressive +29 goal differential, while Cuba holds second place after defeating the U.S. Virgin Islands 6-3. The Americans need only a draw to secure qualification, but they'll face their toughest test against a Cuban side that has also shown scoring prowess. With Cuba's +5 goal differential significantly behind the USA's +29, the Americans enter the match in a strong position to claim the group's sole World Cup spot.
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