The FIFA U-17 World Cup began on Friday morning, with the United States beating host country India 3-0. Josh Sargent, Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton had the goals for the Americans.
Of special note to all New York City FC fans, however, is that the club’s first ever Homegrown Player James Sands, or !!!JAMES SANDS!!! as our esteemed Sam Dunn always says, started in this match and played the full 90 for the USYNT. The Rye, NY native lined up in central defense playing left center back. While he has been treated more of a defensive midfielder by Vieira and co.