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Timbers Academy Update | Watts called up to U.S. U-17s, teams face Cascadia rival

Timbers Academy forward Akil Watts has been called into camp with the U.S. U-17 National Team as the team continues preparation for the upcoming 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in October.

Under head coach John Hackworth, the U.S. U-17s will train at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from Sept. 19-24. Watts was also called into camp with the team earlier this month (Sept. 5-14).

The United States kicks off the U-17 World Cup on Oct. 6 against host India. The team’s remaining Group Stage matches include Ghana (Oct. 9) and Colombia (Oct.