As announced late last week, Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper Damian Las has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2018 Youth All-America Team.
A Norridge, Ill. native, Las was recently the first-choice 'keeper for a U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team setup that finished second at the U-17 International Youth Tournament held from Oct. 12-16 in England.
Las becomes one of 47 boys honored as United Soccer Coaches Youth All-Americans this year. The players will be formally acknowledged for their accomplishments at the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony & Reception on Jan. 12, 2019, at the McCormick Place West Building in conjunction with the 2019 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Chicago.