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Manny Perez Called Up to U.S. U-20 National Team
9/5/2018 2:01:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Wolfpack sophomore among players being considered for a possible 2019 U-20 World Cup roster
September 5, 2018
CHICAGO – Manny Perez of the fourth-ranked NC State men's soccer team (4-0-0) has been called up once again by the United States Soccer Federation to join the U-20 Men's National Team in Bradenton, Fla., from Sept. 7-11.
"Obviously at NC State we want to work with top players like Manny," Wolfpack head coach George Kiefer said. "We want to have relationships where we are coaching college-aged men and embracing their personal opportunities for professional development because this is something that benefits both parties. When a proper opportunity comes along, we fully support it."
The U.S. U-20 and U-19 Men's National Teams will face Venezuela and Jamaica, as well as square off against each other in the round-robin style competition. Each of the match days (Sept. 7, 9, and 11) will feature a doubleheader (11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) with the U-20 MNT playing the second game each day. The winner of the competition will be based on total points.
"When we told the team about Manny's news (after the victory over William & Mary), the team was excited, clapping, and supportive of him because they understand the gravity of the opportunity," Kiefer added. "We're also thankful that the administration at NC State is supportive of embracing the opportunities that come along with having top international players on the roster."
U.S. Youth Technical Director, U-20 MNT head coach, and former Wolfpack star Tab Ramos has selected a 22-player roster to represent the United States at the competition. The U.S. U-20s are in the middle of the 2019 World Cup cycle with the CONCACAF U-20 Men's Championship on the horizon. The tournament, which will qualify four teams for the 2019 U-20 World Cup in Poland, will take place at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from Nov. 1-21. The draw for the tournament will be held on Sept. 13.
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CHICAGO – Manny Perez of the fourth-ranked NC State men's soccer team (4-0-0) has been called up once again by the United States Soccer Federation to join the U-20 Men's National Team in Bradenton, Fla., from Sept. 7-11.
"Obviously at NC State we want to work with top players like Manny," Wolfpack head coach George Kiefer said. "We want to have relationships where we are coaching college-aged men and embracing their personal opportunities for professional development because this is something that benefits both parties. When a proper opportunity comes along, we fully support it."
The U.S. U-20 and U-19 Men's National Teams will face Venezuela and Jamaica, as well as square off against each other in the round-robin style competition. Each of the match days (Sept. 7, 9, and 11) will feature a doubleheader (11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) with the U-20 MNT playing the second game each day. The winner of the competition will be based on total points.
"When we told the team about Manny's news (after the victory over William & Mary), the team was excited, clapping, and supportive of him because they understand the gravity of the opportunity," Kiefer added. "We're also thankful that the administration at NC State is supportive of embracing the opportunities that come along with having top international players on the roster."
U.S. Youth Technical Director, U-20 MNT head coach, and former Wolfpack star Tab Ramos has selected a 22-player roster to represent the United States at the competition. The U.S. U-20s are in the middle of the 2019 World Cup cycle with the CONCACAF U-20 Men's Championship on the horizon. The tournament, which will qualify four teams for the 2019 U-20 World Cup in Poland, will take place at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., from Nov. 1-21. The draw for the tournament will be held on Sept. 13.
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