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

0 comments by Josh Howard on 6/23/2015

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 […]

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

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 6/17/2015

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 […]

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

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/14/2015

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

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/13/2015

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 […]

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

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 6/10/2015

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 […]

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 Phillip Bupp 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: Niklas Stark of Germany scores a goal 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 3

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 6/1/2015

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – MAY 30: Fidel Escobar of Panama celebrates his goal with teammates during the Group B FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 match between Argentina and Panama at Wellington Regional Stadium on May 30, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

U-20 World Cup Rewind – Day 1

0 comments by Andrew Coppens on 5/30/2015

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 30: Emerson Hyndman of Fulham in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Cardiff City at Craven Cottage on August 30, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

USMNT Off to a Good Start, Win First Game in U-20 World Cup

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The U-20 USMNT is already well on their way to advancing into the knockout stage by winning their first group stage game of the tournament, defeating Myanmar 2-1. With New Zealand and Ukraine drawing 1-1, the USA leads the group as the only team with a win. It wasn’t all that easy for the USMNT. […]

2015 U-20 World Cup: Group F Preview

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 5/29/2015

(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the U-20 World Cup) We wrap up the U-20 World Cup group previews with Group F. The four teams in Group F have a wide range of experience both in the U-20 World […]

MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Andreas Pereira of Manchester United in action during the Capital One Cup second round match between MK Dons and Manchester United at Stadium mk on August 26, 2014 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

2015 U-20 World Cup: Group E Preview

0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 5/28/2015

(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the U-20 World Cup.) One of the last groups to play in this 2015 U-20 World Cup, Group E will feature some of the giants in world youth soccer. The biggest of these […]

during the U20 International Friendly match between England and Mexico at The Hive on March 25, 2015 in Barnet, England.

2015 U-20 World Cup: Group D Preview

0 comments by Josh Espinal on 5/26/2015

(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the U-20 World Cup) The FiFA U-20 World Cup gets underway staring on Friday, and Group D promises to be one of the most tightly contested groups in the competition. Not to mention, […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 22: XXX of Fulham U21 and XXX of Porto U21 in action during the Barclays U21 Premier League International Cup Semi Final match between Fulham U21 and FC Porto U21 at Motspur Park Training Ground on April 22, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

2015 U-20 World Cup: Group C Preview

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(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the U-20 World Cup.) Group C of the U-20 World Cup is headlined by one of the tournament favorites and one of the tournament’s favorite dark horses in Portugal and Colombia respectively. But […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 24: Gedion Zelalem of Arsenal is faced by John Fleck of Coventry City during the FA Cup with Budweiser Fourth round match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

2015 U-20 World Cup: Group A preview

0 comments by Phillip Bupp on 5/25/2015

(Throughout the week, we will go through every group and let you know what to look for and what to expect in the U-20 World Cup.) As the club season wraps up, there is still soccer to be played. The U-20 World Cup begins Saturday, the Women’s World Cup begins the next Saturday and the […]

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