Sporting Kansas City Academy forward Gianluca Busio was named to the final United States U-17 Men’s National Team roster on Tuesday for the 2017 Men’s Nike International Friendlies in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Busio was named to the preliminary 24-man squad last week alongside Sporting KC Academy defender Mitch Eise. U.S. U-17 head coach John Hackworth has trimmed the roster to 20 players, meaning Eise will now be available to join the Sporting KC U-17s at this week's Development Academy Winter Showcase that also takes place in Lakewood Ranch.
Busio and the USA kick off the prestigious tournament Wednesday against England at 6 p.