Earthquakes Academy product Andrew Paoli continues to impress for the United States U-18 men’s national team.
On Monday, the San Jose native scored the game-winning goal for the red, white and blue to defeat eventual champion Portugal 2-1 in the 23rd Lisbon International U-18 Tournament.
U-18 #USMNT XI vs : Rosario; Maher, Vom Steeg (c), Real, Paoli, Takaki, Cappis, Abdi, Del Rosario, Carr, Dorsey.https://t.co/HvUaiV7BRw pic.twitter.com/tUl2db9sDZ
— U.S. Soccer YNT (@ussoccer_ynt) June 16, 2017
Paoli, who is currently playing for the Quakes’ PDL affiliate Burlingame Dragons FC, was a staple in the United States’ lineup during all three tournament fixtures against Japan, Norway and host Portugal.