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On the Verge of a Flawless Qualification
The U-20 CONCACAF Championships have not disappointed, delivering major results in the group stages. Now, as we enter the knockout rounds, we break down the top performances from teams and players so far. MLS NEXT Pro continues to push the envelope for young talent as they climb through the ranks.
Lucas Aguirre
July 29, 2024
Diego Kochen Called to FC Barcelona for the Preseason
The young goalkeeper, born in 2006, joins FC Barcelona for the Spanish team's preseason in the United States. Kochen, a Miami native, had already been part of the first team's preseason in December when FC Barcelona traveled to the United States for a series of friendlies for the 2023/2024 season. His outstanding performances with the youth team earned him the recognition of traveling to his home country.
United States goalkeeper Diego Kochen has been called into the @FCBarcelona first team for their upcoming pre-season tour in the U.S. 👀 🇺🇸
— Footy Access (@footy_access)
2:22 PM • Jul 28, 2024
Diego Kochen was also part of the first team bench for several games of the season and made his debut with the first team last December in a match against Club América of Mexico.
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Top Teams and Players from U-20 CONCACAF Group Stages
The group stages at the U-20 CONCACAF Championships in Mexico have now concluded, featuring numerous outstanding matches and individual performances. Notable team achievements include the United States, who won all three of their matches without conceding a goal and achieving a goal differential of 14-0. They were the only team to win all three of their matches. Honduras also had an impressive showing, scoring 11 goals in their group stage matches, second only to the United States. Honduras, Panama, Mexico, and Canada were the only squads to remain undefeated, each winning two matches and drawing one. As the nations prepare for the quarter-finals, we take a look at the top 10 most impactful players from the initial group stage.