SAN JOSE, Calif. – San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Gilbert Fuentes and academy forward Cade Cowell have been called up to the United States U-17 Men’s National Team by head coach Shaun Tsakiris to compete in the Four Nations Tournament in Mexico City. The USA will face Argentina on Oct. 4, Mexico the following day and conclude the competition against Chile on Oct. 7.
Fuentes, 16, was signed by the Earthquakes as a Homegrown Player on Jan. 26, 2018, becoming the club’s youngest-ever signing. He is a staple within the U.S. Youth National Team system and has competed at several age levels over the years.