Chris Durkin and the US men’s U-17 national team kick off the U-17 World Cup this morning against India, the host nation. This US U-17 team is one of the most hyped in recent memory, with talents like Josh Sargent, Andrew Carleton, Timothy Weah, James Sands, and Chris Durkin all among its names. With Ghana and Colombia looming, the Baby Yanks will need to get off on the right foot in order to make the knockout rounds.
Key player: Chris Durkin
Chris Durkin, the D.C. United homegrown player and sometime-captain of the U-17, will be called on to start, but it is not yet clear as to where.