United States men's national under-18 soccer team

United States Under-18
Nickname(s)	The Stars and Stripes; The Yanks
Association	United States Soccer Federation
Confederation	CONCACAF
Sub-confederation	NAFU (North America)
Head coach	Jeremy Hall
FIFA code	USA
First colors	Second colors
Website	ussoccer.com/u-18

The United States U-18 men's national soccer team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The U.S. under-18 men's national team serves as a transition for players between the under-17 and the under-20 national teams. Though the team does not compete in a world championship, it competes in international tournaments and holds several domestic training camps throughout the year.

Results and schedule

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend Win Draw Lose Fixture

2025

March 25 Friendly	Norway	3–4	United States	Marbella, Spain
	Eikrem 41' Wæhler 62' Skistad 90'	Report	Pintér 5' Torres 20' Pérez 48' Klapija 63'	Stadium: Marbella Football Center

June 1 UEFA Friendship Cup	France	2–2 (4–5 p)	United States	Nyon, Switzerland
	Messi 90+3' (pen.), 90+4'	Report	Swan 2' Morales 39'	Stadium: Colovray Sports Centre
	Penalties
Cabral Bakola Salhi Rosier Kana-Biyik Gadegbeku		Dills Baiera Pearce Guske Klapija Platts

June 4 UEFA Friendship Cup	Argentina	0–2	United States	Nyon, Switzerland
	Maldonado 29' Yozwiak 46' Vázquez 90' Ravano 90+5'	Report	Contreras 9' Dunham 45+3' Worth 62'	Stadium: Colovray Sports Centre

June 7 UEFA Friendship Cup	Australia	2–3	United States	Nyon, Switzerland
	Anastasio 42' Neill 58' Smith 71' Memeti 76' Brownlie 79' De Lima 81' Overy 90+1'	Report	Pita 13', 59' Klapija 21' Worth 58' Ellis 90+5', 90+6'	Stadium: Colovray Sports Centre

June 10 UEFA Friendship Cup	United States	1–1 (3–2 p)	Portugal	Nyon, Switzerland
	Contreras 4'	Report	Blopa 60' Felicíssimo 78'	Stadium: Colovray Sports Centre
	Penalties
Guske Pita Dunham Chong-Qui		Meireles Mota Santos Felicíssimo Ferreira

2026

March 26 2026 Torneio Internacional de Lisboa	Iceland	1–2	United States	Lisbon, Portugal
7:00 am EDT		Report	Adams Shaw

March 28 2026 Torneio Internacional de Lisboa	Morocco	v	United States	Lisbon, Portugal
2:00 pm EDT

March 31 2026 Torneio Internacional de Lisboa	Portugal	v	United States	Lisbon, Portugal
9:00 am EDT

Players

Current squad

20 players were called up for the 2026 Torneio Internacional de Lisboa.^[3]

Caps and goals are current as of June 10, 2025, after match against Portugal.^[4]^[5]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1GK	William Lodmell	(2008-02-05) February 5, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Sporting CP Academy
1GK	Aidan Stokes	(2008-01-14) January 14, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	New York Red Bulls II

2DF	Andrei Chirila	(2008-08-15) August 15, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	FC Cincinnati 2
2DF	Christopher Cupps	(2008-05-26) May 26, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Chicago Fire FC II
2DF	Brandon Dayes	(2008-12-17) December 17, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Louisville City
2DF	Ramiz Hamouda	(2008-05-26) May 26, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Birmingham Legion FC
2DF	Ryan Hartley	(2008-02-13) February 13, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Ventura County FC
2DF	Gio Villa	(2008-01-03) January 3, 2008 (age 18)		0	Real Salt Lake Academy

3MF	Máximo Carrizo	(2008-02-28) February 28, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	New York City FC
4FW	Kellan LeBlanc	(2008-05-17) May 17, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Philadelphia Union II
4FW	Cristiano Oliveira	(2008-03-30) March 30, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	New England Revolution
3MF	Cooper Sanchez	(2008-03-26) March 26, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Atlanta United
3MF	Alexander Shaw	(2008-04-03) April 3, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Inter Miami
3MF	Jude Terry	(2008-10-08) October 8, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	LAFC

4FW	Chase Adams	(2008-04-17) April 17, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Columbus Crew
4FW	Nimfasha Berchimas	(2008-02-22) February 22, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Charlotte
4FW	Jamir Johnson	(2008-07-07) July 7, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Orange County SC
4FW	Peyton Presson	(2008-01-13) January 13, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	LASK
4FW	Eric Preston	(2008-01-31) January 31, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Ventura County
4FW	Oliver Tan	(2008-04-01) April 1, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Famalicão Academy

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up in the past 12 months:

January 2026 training camp.^[6]

2025 UEFA Friendship Cup.^[7]^[8]
March 2025 friendlies.^[9]

Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club	Latest call-up
GK	William Mackay	(2008-03-21) March 21, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Real Salt Lake Academy	January 2026 training camp
GK	Kendall Starks	(2008-03-12) March 12, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Colorado Rapids 2	January 2026 training camp
GK	Zackory Campagnolo	(2007-03-12) March 12, 2007 (age 19)	5	0	Colorado Rapids 2	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
GK	Kayne Rizvanovich	(2007-10-26) October 26, 2007 (age 18)	2	0	FC Cincinnati 2	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
GK	Patrick Los	(2007-08-17) August 17, 2007 (age 18)	1	0	Chicago Fire FC II	March 2025 friendlies

DF	Camron Estala	(2008-03-18) March 18, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Real Salt Lake Academy	January 2026 training camp
DF	Micah Harris	(2008-02-07) February 7, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Houston Dynamo Academy	January 2026 training camp
DF	Kruz Held	(2008-06-21) June 21, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Chicago Fire Academy	January 2026 training camp
DF	Andrew Baiera	(2007-02-28) February 28, 2007 (age 19)	8	1	New York City FC	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
DF	Dominik Chong-Qui	(2007-12-29) December 29, 2007 (age 18)	5	0	Atlanta United	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
DF	Kaiden Moore	(2007-05-11) May 11, 2007 (age 18)	5	0	Atlanta United 2	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
DF	Braden Dunham	(2007-10-03) October 3, 2007 (age 18)	6	1	Atlanta United 2	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
DF	Tyson Pearce	(2007-08-12) August 12, 2007 (age 18)	4	0	St. Louis City SC	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
DF	Jackson Platts	(2007-01-11) January 11, 2007 (age 19)	3	0	Orlando City B	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
DF	Neil Pierre	(2007-10-19) October 19, 2007 (age 18)	2	0	Philadelphia Union	March 2025 friendlies
DF	Jose Magaña Jr.	(2007-07-01) July 1, 2007 (age 18)	3	0	Ventura County FC	March 2025 friendlies
DF	Harbor Miller	(2007-06-21) June 21, 2007 (age 18)	3	0	LA Galaxy	March 2025 friendlies

MF	Evan Lim	(2008-04-05) April 5, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	New York City FC Academy	January 2026 training camp
MF	Logan Moniz	(2008-06-01) June 1, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Boston Bolts	January 2026 training camp
MF	Daniel Nunez	(2008-12-04) December 4, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Portland Timbers 2	January 2026 training camp
MF	Lukas Robbins	(2008-06-24) June 24, 2008 (age 17)	0	0	Nashville SC Academy	January 2026 training camp
MF	Axel Uriostegui	(2008-01-28) January 28, 2008 (age 18)	2	1	Real Salt Lake Academy	January 2026 training camp
MF	Colin Guske	(2007-01-29) January 29, 2007 (age 19)	7	2	Orlando City	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
MF	Marvin Dills	(2007-04-25) April 25, 2007 (age 18)	4	0	Eintracht Frankfurt U-18	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
MF	Santiago Morales	(2007-02-09) February 9, 2007 (age 19)	7	1	Inter Miami CF	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
MF	Snyder Brunell	(2007-03-23) March 23, 2007 (age 19)	5	0	Tacoma Defiance	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
MF	Blake Willey	(2007-04-25) April 25, 2007 (age 18)	4	0	Sacramento Republic FC	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
MF	Nathan Worth	(2007-02-26) February 26, 2007 (age 19)	4	0	Tampa Bay Rowdies	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
MF	Ervin Torres	(2007-11-14) November 14, 2007 (age 18)	1	1	Austin FC II	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup^PRE
MF	Tyson Pearce	(2007-08-12) August 12, 2007 (age 18)	1	0	St. Louis City SC	March 2025 friendlies
MF	Axel Pérez	(2007-01-15) January 15, 2007 (age 19)	2	1	Olympique Lyonnais Reserves and Academy	March 2025 friendlies

FW	Leo Flores Gonzalez	(2008-04-08) April 8, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Seattle Sounders Academy	January 2026 training camp
FW	Lionel Gitau	(2008-03-01) March 1, 2008 (age 18)	0	0	Houston Dynamo FC Academy	January 2026 training camp
FW	Theo Reed	(17)	0	0	Philadelphia Union Academy	January 2026 training camp
FW	Leonardo Orejarena	(2007-11-10) November 10, 2007 (age 18)	5	1	North Texas SC	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
FW	Dino Klapija	(2007-01-05) January 5, 2007 (age 19)	7	2	RB Leipzig Academy	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
FW	Jaidyn Contreras	(2007-09-26) September 26, 2007 (age 18)	5	2	North Texas SC	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
FW	Colton Swan	(2007-05-03) May 3, 2007 (age 18)	4	1	Colorado Rapids 2	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
FW	Justin Ellis	(2007-05-14) May 14, 2007 (age 18)	7	4	Orlando City B	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
FW	Santiago Pita	(2007-06-01) June 1, 2007 (age 18)	3	1	Atlanta United 2	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup
FW	Dániel Pintér	(2007-06-06) June 6, 2007 (age 18)	3	1	Inter Miami CF II	2025 UEFA Friendship Cup^PRE
FW	Aiden Hezarkhani	(2007-06-28) June 28, 2007 (age 18)	3	1	Real Salt Lake	March 2025 friendlies
FW	Darius Lane	(2007-10-16) October 16, 2007 (age 18)	3	0	Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Under-21s and Academy	March 2025 friendlies

PRE: Preliminary squad
^INJ = Injured

Head coach history

Mitch Murray (1996–1999)^[10]
George Gelnovatch (1999–2003)^[11]^[12]
Bob Jenkins (2004–2008)^[13]^[14]
Mike Matkovich (2009–2011)^[15]^[16]
Richie Williams (2011–2012)^[17]^[18]
Javier Pérez (2012–2015)^[19]^[20]
Omid Namazi (2016–2018)^[21]^[22]
Marlon LeBlanc (2025)
Jeremy Hall (2026–)^[23]

Competitive record

Pan American Games

Pan American Games
Year	Host	Result	Pos	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	Squad
1951–1983	See United States men's national soccer team
1987–1995	See United States men's national under-20 soccer team
1999–2003	See United States men's national under-23 soccer team
2007	Brazil	Group stage	7th	3	1	0	2	4	7	Squad
2011—2019	See United States men's national under-23 soccer team
2023	See United States men's national under-19 soccer team
Total	—	3	1	0	2	4	7	—

References

^ "Goal.com – World Cup 2010 Preview: USA – Algeria". Retrieved June 22, 2010.
^ "Newsweek". Newsweek. June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
^ "Jeremy Hall Names 20-Player U.S. U-18 Men's National Team Roster For March Training Camp in Portugal". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
^ "France - USA 2:3". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ "Argentina - USA 0:2". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ "Rosters Named for U-18, U-19 and U-20 Men's National Team January Combined Domestic Training Camp in Mesa, Arizona". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
^ "U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team to Face France, Argentina and Australia at UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland". United States Soccer Federation. May 28, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
^ @USYNT (May 30, 2025). "ROSTER UPDATE:" (Tweet). Retrieved June 4, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
^ "U-18 Men's National Team Set To Face Morocco And Norway In Southern Spain". United States Soccer Federation. March 16, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.
^ "Bronco Men's Soccer Coach Retires to Enter Private Business" (Press release). Santa Clara, California: Santa Clara Broncos. May 15, 2002. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "Arena Appoints Four U.S. Youth National Team Head Coaches" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. September 30, 1999. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "George Gelnovatch – Virginia profile". Virginia Cavaliers. University of Virginia. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "Strikers score goal with Jenkins". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Media General. October 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
^ "Bob Jenkins leaves U.S. Soccer for Virginia youth club". Soccer America. April 30, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ Rigg, Zac Lee (December 18, 2008). "Matkovich Named USA U-18 Head Coach". Goal. Perform Group. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ Thornton, Tweed (January 6, 2012). "Mike Matkovich Returns as Chicago Fire Assistant Coach; Leo Percovich stays on for 2012". Hot Time in Old Town. SB Nation. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "U.S. Soccer Names Richie Williams Head Coach of Under-18 Men's National Team" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. October 24, 2011. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "Richie Williams Named U.S. U-17 MNT Head Coach" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. January 24, 2012. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "Javier Perez named USMNT U18 head coach". TopDrawerSoccer.com. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "New York City FC fill four key roles in Sporting Department". New York City FC. Major League Soccer. December 11, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "Iran's Namazi named US U18 men's head coach". Islamic Republic News Agency. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ Dyer, Kristian (June 10, 2018). "Source: Omid Namazi leaving US U-18 team for Iran". Metro. Metro International. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "Former U.S. Youth National Team Player Joins Men's Youth National Team Setup from Minnesota United FC". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.

External links

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[1] "Goal.com – World Cup 2010 Preview: USA – Algeria". Retrieved June 22, 2010.

[2] "Newsweek". Newsweek. June 21, 2010. Retrieved June 22, 2010.

[3] "Jeremy Hall Names 20-Player U.S. U-18 Men's National Team Roster For March Training Camp in Portugal". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. March 20, 2026. Retrieved March 25, 2026.

[4] "France - USA 2:3". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[5] "Argentina - USA 0:2". www.flashscore.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[6] "Rosters Named for U-18, U-19 and U-20 Men's National Team January Combined Domestic Training Camp in Mesa, Arizona". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.

[7] "U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team to Face France, Argentina and Australia at UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland". United States Soccer Federation. May 28, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.

[8] @USYNT (May 30, 2025). "ROSTER UPDATE:" (Tweet). Retrieved June 4, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).

[9] "U-18 Men's National Team Set To Face Morocco And Norway In Southern Spain". United States Soccer Federation. March 16, 2025. Retrieved March 18, 2025.

[10] "Bronco Men's Soccer Coach Retires to Enter Private Business" (Press release). Santa Clara, California: Santa Clara Broncos. May 15, 2002. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[11] "Arena Appoints Four U.S. Youth National Team Head Coaches" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. September 30, 1999. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

[12] "George Gelnovatch – Virginia profile". Virginia Cavaliers. University of Virginia. April 14, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

[13] "Strikers score goal with Jenkins". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Media General. October 3, 2008. Retrieved January 22, 2022.

[14] "Bob Jenkins leaves U.S. Soccer for Virginia youth club". Soccer America. April 30, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[15] Rigg, Zac Lee (December 18, 2008). "Matkovich Named USA U-18 Head Coach". Goal. Perform Group. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[16] Thornton, Tweed (January 6, 2012). "Mike Matkovich Returns as Chicago Fire Assistant Coach; Leo Percovich stays on for 2012". Hot Time in Old Town. SB Nation. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[17] "U.S. Soccer Names Richie Williams Head Coach of Under-18 Men's National Team" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. October 24, 2011. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[18] "Richie Williams Named U.S. U-17 MNT Head Coach" (Press release). Chicago: United States Soccer Federation. January 24, 2012. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[19] "Javier Perez named USMNT U18 head coach". TopDrawerSoccer.com. February 16, 2012. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[20] "New York City FC fill four key roles in Sporting Department". New York City FC. Major League Soccer. December 11, 2015. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[21] "Iran's Namazi named US U18 men's head coach". Islamic Republic News Agency. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[22] Dyer, Kristian (June 10, 2018). "Source: Omid Namazi leaving US U-18 team for Iran". Metro. Metro International. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[23] "Former U.S. Youth National Team Player Joins Men's Youth National Team Setup from Minnesota United FC". ussoccer.com. United States Soccer Federation. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 9, 2026.

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