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USA U17s beat France to win International Montaigu Tournament

Taking home another trophy.

The United States U-17 men's national team beat the France U-16s, 3-2, in the final of the 44th Mondial Football de Montaigu. This is the second time they've won the tournament, after taking home the title in 1992.

— John Hackworth (@hackworthsoccer) March 28, 2016

Timothy Weah scored the U.S.' first goal in the fifth minute, taking advantage of a goalkeeping error. The French stormed back with two goals to take a 2-1 lead into the half.

George Acosta scored two goals in the second half -- the second a beautiful chip from well outside the box -- to earn the U.