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FINAL: United States vs. Mexico
Last night, the U-15 Concacaf Championship witnessed the semi-finals match between the United States and Haiti, marking their second encounter in this tournament.
United States vs. Mexico
Last night, the U-15 Concacaf Championship witnessed the semi-finals match between the United States and Haiti, marking their second encounter in this tournament. The United States managed to secure a narrow victory, courtesy of a goal scored by NYCFC defender Sebastian Chavez early in the second half.
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The United States has now secured a spot in their first U-15 Concacaf Championship Final since 2017, a year when they faced Mexico in the final but were unable to clinch victory. Presently, the United States leads the tournament with the highest goal differential, having scored 22 goals and conceded just 3.
The standout performer for the United States has unquestionably been midfielder Jude Terry. Serving as the captain of the U-15 squad throughout the tournament, he has played an instrumental role in the team's success. Terry's impact is evident in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game, as he adeptly controls the tempo of play.
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Mexico also encountered a familiar opponent in Jamaica, managing to secure a convincing 3-0 victory against a talented Jamaican squad. Gilberto Mora contributed two goals, while Bryan Rodriguez added one more. Mexico's performance in this tournament has undeniably been impressive, with victories in every match.
The Mexican side primarily comprises players from Liga MX academies, including the remarkable Generations Adidas Cup MVP, Viggo Ortiz. However, the standout player for Mexico thus far has been Gilberto Mora, who has played a pivotal role in the squad's success. The Xolos player has remarkably scored 5 goals in 5 games for Mexico, demonstrating an unstoppable gameplay that no opposing team has managed to hinder.
The Final is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
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The 17-year-old Alejandro Granados has recently made a move to the Belgian side, Club Brugge, where he will be a part of their academy team, Club NXT. Alejandro's journey has been truly remarkable, marked by an impressive year and a string of well-deserved accolades.
Alejandro received his inaugural call-up to the Spain National Team for the 2023 U-17 Euro Championships. During this tournament, he achieved a significant milestone by scoring his debut international goal in his first start, a match against Ireland.
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He subsequently marked his professional debut with the Orlando City first team, emerging as the youngest debutant in the club's history at just 17 years and 11 days. Now, Alejandro embarks on a new chapter by joining Club NXT, the esteemed academy associated with Club Brugge. The signing, amounting to over 2 million, underscores his potential as a midfielder and his affiliation with the renowned Spanish legend David Villa’s Agency, DV7 Management. This significant step hints at a promising future ahead for him.