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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 20: Adama Traore of Mali celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Third Place Play-off match between Senegal and Mali at North Harbour Stadium on June 20, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Individual Award Winning U-20 World Cup Players: Where Are They Now?

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The 2015 U-20 World Cup is over. Serbia are the surprise champs, and Mali’s Adama Traoré is the Tournament MVP (Golden Ball award). Pundits view the U-20 as a preview of the world soccer future, a tournament where players Traoré, Portugal’s André Silva, and Brazil’s Danilo preview their future success for the world. We here at 32 Flags looked back at the past […]

during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Final match between Brazil and Serbia at North Harbour Stadium on June 20, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Late Magic Helps Serbia Win U-20 World Cup Title

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Brazil in a youth World Cup final is nothing new, but Serbia…that was something 100 percent foreign up until the 2015 edition of the U-20 World Cup. One wouldn’t have blamed the newcomers to a final for clamming up a bit. Instead, Serbia stood tall to the challenge of one of the soccer worlds great […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 14: Mali team mates celebrate after the penalty shoot out during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Quarter Final match between Mali and Germany at Christchurch Stadium on June 14, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

The Future Of African Soccer

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With two teams at a chance for an all African final in the U-20 World Cup, Senegal and Mali had a chance to make history. Unfortunately for them both crashed out of the semi-finals and still will make history in that they will take part of an all-African consolation game, the first of its kind, […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 17: Marcos Guilherme of Brazil celebrates with his team mates after scoring a goal during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Semi Final match between Brazil and Senegal at Christchurch Stadium on June 17, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Semi-finals

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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. The 2015 edition […]

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 11: Sam Brotherton of New Zealand chases the ball down with Andre Silva of Portugal during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Round of 16 match between Portugal and New Zealand at Waikato Stadium on June 11, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup’s Top 5 Players

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With the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup winding down, it is time to look at the stand out players that have really shown this tournament. While many of the U-20 stars burn out before becoming world class, some will use this success and experience as a springboard on to bigger and greater achievements. Today, we’re […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 14: Mali team mates react during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Quarter Final match between Mali and Germany at Christchurch Stadium on June 14, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind — Quarter-finals

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With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. A day of […]

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 10: USA pose for a team photo during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Round of 16 match between USA and Colombia at Wellington Regional Stadium on June 10, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

VIDEO: USMNT Falls in U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals Due to PK’s

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The USMNT U-20 team met an unfortunate end in the middle of the night as they fell to Serbia in the Quarterfinals in penalties. After holding Serbia to a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes, they lost 6-5 in PK’s despite two tremendous game extending saves by US goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Here’s the highlights of the […]

CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 22: Fans in Grant Park celebrate a goal by the U.S. against Portugal in a Group G World Cup soccer match on June 22, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Fans were turned away from the free event after a 10,000-person capacity was reached. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Remembering the True Beginning of US Soccer’s Modern Era

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What do you think of when you think of the beginning of US Soccer’s modern era? Naturally, you would think of the Men’s National Team participating in the 1990 World Cup or when they qualified for the tournament defeating Trinidad and Tobago with Paul Caligiuri’s “Shot heard round the world.” No, the true beginning of […]

NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 11: Brazil players celebrate after winning a penalty shoot-out during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Uruguay at Stadium Taranaki on June 11, 2015 in New Plymouth, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Round of 16 (Cont’d)

0 comments by on 6/11/2015

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. The FIFA U-20 […]

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 10: L to R, John Requejo Jr, Marco Delgado, Gedion Zelalem, Rubio Rubin and Thomas Thompson of USA celebrate the win while Carlos Ibarguen of Colombia shows his disappointment during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Round of 16 match between USA and Colombia at Wellington Regional Stadium on June 10, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

US U-20 Team to World Cup Quarterfinals Thanks to Rubin’s Goal and Steffen’s PK Save

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In a special U-20 World Cup Rewind, the U-20 US Men’s National Team defeated Colombia 1-0 to advance to the U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals against Serbia. The tense battle was thrilling to the bitter end as the United States had to do all they can to keep Colombia from scoring an equalizer in this Round […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 07: Kevin Akpoguma (L) and Niklas Stark (C) of Germany celebrate after scoring a goal during the FIFA U20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group F match between Honduras and Germany on June 7, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 9

0 comments by on 6/7/2015

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. The Group Stage […]

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 06: Adama Traore #19 of Mali celebrates with team mates after scoring his teams first goal of the game by dancing for the fans during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Group D match between Mali and Uruguay held at Waikato Stadium on June 6, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 8

0 comments by on 6/6/2015

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Pool A match between Ukraine and the United States of America at North Harbour Stadium on June 5, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 7

0 comments by on 6/5/2015

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. We’re entering the […]

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 01: Kevin Akpoguma (C) of Germany battles for the ball during the Group E Group E FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 match between Germany and Fiji at AMI Stadium on June 1, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 6

0 comments by on 6/4/2015

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

Ivo Rodrigues of Portugal celebrates with team mates. Getty images.

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 5

0 comments by on 6/3/2015

With the 2015 U-20 World Cup taking place at crazy hours here in the United States, we at 32 Flags are happy to be your guide to all that is the U-20 World Cup. Consider this series a refresher course on all that took place while you were likely asleep. You’re welcome. 1) Biggest Winner […]

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