Ben Sweat has been called up to the U.S. Men’s National Team for the first time.
The NYCFC defender has received the call for upcoming friendlies vs. Colombia and Peru on October 11 and October 16 respectively.
Sweat told NYCFC.com: “I’m still a little shaken from it, it’s something that every player works their entire career for. I’ve had little hints here and there since joining New York but to finally get the call, it took my breath away and I’m emotional about it because I’ve worked so hard to get where I am now.