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Development Squad goalkeeper Chituru Odunze named to U.S. U-17 roster for Concacaf Championship

Whitecaps FC Development Squad goalkeeper Chituru Odunze has been named to the United States U-17 men's national team roster for next month's 2019 Concacaf U-17 Championship. The tournament is set for May 1 to 16 in Bradenton, Florida. The four semifinalists will qualify for this fall’s 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Brazil as representatives of Concacaf.

The 6-foot-7 Odunze recently starred for the 'Caps U-17 academy team at the 2019 Generation adidas Cup, conceding only one goal in five matches and coming up with several highlight reel saves.

.@WhitecapsFC 'keeper Chituru Odunze is making a name for himself at #GACup by @adidassoccer: https://t.