Earthquakes Academy midfielder Mario Anaya has been named to the U.S. Under-16 Boys’ National Team roster for an international training camp in Buenos Aires, Argentina from Feb. 3 - Feb. 12.
Anaya and the rest of the 21-player roster will play in three friendlies against A.A. Argentino Juniors (La Paternal), San Lorenzo de Almagro (Boedo) and Racing Club de Avellaneda (Avellaneda).
“Mario is a player with natural gifts and added to hard work and intelligence,” Academy Director Paul Holocher said. “He plays as a central midfielder, the base of midfield, as someone who brings balance, control and poise to our team.