Varas' USMNT U20 squad features a mix of top MLS talent and European imports. All players except one have previously played in an U20 squad. A number of other players are regular starters for MLS teams. The squad is short of a center forward.
Revelations Cup
On Wednesday, the U.S. Men's National Team's (USMNT), will launch its Revelations Cup Tournament Mexico. The tournament features four U-20 world-class national teams and is held over a period of 10 days. The tournament aims to bring fans close to some of the brightest emerging players and help rewrite sports history.
Varas and his team are having a difficult opening game in the Revelations Cup against Brazil. Varas only joined the squad in December. The squad also had a few practice sessions before the competition. The squad did not score a goal. However, Varas said his players are ready for a tough challenge and are working hard to get better.
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup (for male players younger than 20 years old) is a biennial soccer tournament. FIFA organizes the tournament and it was first held in Tunisia, in 1977. It was known previously as the FIFA World Youth Championship. But it is now a well-known event. Qualifying from their youth championships will qualify teams for the tournament. The six groups are broken down into six categories. The first two teams from each category advance to the next stage. The remaining four teams are eliminated.
Argentina has won the tournament six times, making them the most successful country in its history. Their last title came in 2007, when they won the tournament in Canada. Brazil, England (Ukraine), and Russia are other notable nations.
Olympic qualifying tournament for players under 23
The Olympic qualifying tournament for under-23 players has been held every four years. The tournament is for players less than 23 years old, and it is separate from FIFA World Cup. Each nation has three wild card exceptions to the age limit. The United States has lost three consecutive years to El Salvador and Canada in the tournament. However, the United States did not have to forfeit any of its under-23 players because they were already playing for the senior national team.
Brazil, Mexico, Canada and the U-23 will be competing against a CONCACAF group on March 18. Costa Rica will host the first group game on March 18. The knockout round between the top two teams will take place in the next stage of the group stage. The winners of the group stage will advance to the knockout round, where they will play each other.
Team USA vs Honduras u20
As they attempt to qualify for Pre-World Cup qualification, the Hondurans intend to capitalize on their home advantage. The Hondurans had a strong performance on the group stage and will look to build on that success in the CONCACAF U-20 qualifying rounds. The match will take place at La Bombonerita's General Francisco Morazan Stadium.
Honduras' win over Panama was the Honduras last game. Marco Tulio Aceituno scored a brace in Honduras' 2-1 win over Panama. However, the United States dominated that match, winning every point. The Hondurans are determined to keep their winning streak alive and defeat their rivals.