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Ritaccio Named to USMNT U-19 Squad for Upcoming U-20 Men’s Invitational Tournament
September 05 | Men's Soccer
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USMNT U-19/U-20 ROSTER RELEASE
AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron men's soccer freshman Carlo Ritaccio (Westbury, N.Y.) has been named to the United States U-19 Men's National Team for the upcoming 2018 U-20 Men's Invitational tournament at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. from Sept. 7-11.
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.
"I am honored to be called into this camp with such a talented group of players," said Ritaccio. "I hope that this camp will allow me to grow as a person and as a player. I have to thank the coaching staff and my teammates at the University of Akron for pushing me to get to this point and I hope that I can bring my experience to the field with the Zips. I'm really excited for what there is ahead for us this season."
Each of the match days – Sept. 7, 9 and 11 – will feature a doubleheader (11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET) with the U-20 MNT playing the second game each day. The winner of the competition will be based on total points. Tie-breakers will first be overall goal difference and then total goals scored.
"I think it is a great honor to continue to have players recognized from our program," Akron head coach Jared Embick commented. "He has gotten off to a good start, so I think that helped him get the call up. He hasn't been there since residency, so I think for him it is important to get in there and show his progress, and show what he is capable of. Hopefully his confidence will continue to grow and he'll come back to us stronger."
U.S. U-19 MNT Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Sam Fowler (Seattle Sounders FC; Issaquah, Wash.), Johan Penaranda (University of Pittsburgh; Long Beach, N.Y.)
DEFENDERS (6): Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy; Lompoc, Calif.), Khai Brisco (Seattle Sounders FC; Renton, Wash.), Jean-Julien Foe Nuphaus (University of California, Berkeley; San Jose, Calif.), Nathan Harriel (Chargers SC; Oldsmar, Fla.), Carlo Ritaccio (University of Akron; Westbury, N.Y.), Akil Watts (Unattached; Fort Wayne, Ind.)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Isaac Angking (New England Revolution; Providence, R.I.), Taylor Booth (Unattached; Eden, Utah), Blaine Ferri (Unattached; Southlake, Texas), Chris Goslin (Atlanta United FC; Atlanta, Ga.), Declan McGlynn (Seattle University; Kirkland, Wash.)
FORWARDS (6): George Acosta (Boca Juniors; Miami, Fla.), Ulysses Llanez (LA Galaxy; Lynwood, Calif.), Joshua Penn (Sockers FC; Naperville, Ill.), Jacobo Reyes (CF Monterrey; Monterrey, Mexico), Bryan Reynolds (FC Dallas; Frisco, Texas), Manuel Terrazas (Club Santos Laguna; El Paso, Texas)
Purchase 2018 Men's Soccer Season and Single-Game Tickets Click Here
USMNT U-19/U-20 ROSTER RELEASE
AKRON, Ohio - University of Akron men's soccer freshman Carlo Ritaccio (Westbury, N.Y.) has been named to the United States U-19 Men's National Team for the upcoming 2018 U-20 Men's Invitational tournament at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. from Sept. 7-11.
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.
"I am honored to be called into this camp with such a talented group of players," said Ritaccio. "I hope that this camp will allow me to grow as a person and as a player. I have to thank the coaching staff and my teammates at the University of Akron for pushing me to get to this point and I hope that I can bring my experience to the field with the Zips. I'm really excited for what there is ahead for us this season."
Each of the match days – Sept. 7, 9 and 11 – will feature a doubleheader (11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET) with the U-20 MNT playing the second game each day. The winner of the competition will be based on total points. Tie-breakers will first be overall goal difference and then total goals scored.
"I think it is a great honor to continue to have players recognized from our program," Akron head coach Jared Embick commented. "He has gotten off to a good start, so I think that helped him get the call up. He hasn't been there since residency, so I think for him it is important to get in there and show his progress, and show what he is capable of. Hopefully his confidence will continue to grow and he'll come back to us stronger."
| Date | Teams | Kickoff (ET) |
| Fri., Sept. 7 | U.S. U-19 MNT vs. Venezuela | 11 a.m. |
| Fri., Sept. 7 | U.S. U-20 MNT vs. Jamaica | 4:30 p.m. |
| Sun., Sept. 9 | Venezuela vs. Jamaica | 11 a.m. |
| Sun., Sept. 9 | U.S. U-20 MNT vs. U.S. U-19 MNT | 4:30 p.m. |
| Tues., Sept. 11 | U.S. U-19 MNT vs. Jamaica | 11 a.m. |
| Tues., Sept. 11 | U.S. U-20 MNT vs. Venezuela | 4:30 p.m. |
U.S. U-19 MNT Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Sam Fowler (Seattle Sounders FC; Issaquah, Wash.), Johan Penaranda (University of Pittsburgh; Long Beach, N.Y.)
DEFENDERS (6): Julian Araujo (LA Galaxy; Lompoc, Calif.), Khai Brisco (Seattle Sounders FC; Renton, Wash.), Jean-Julien Foe Nuphaus (University of California, Berkeley; San Jose, Calif.), Nathan Harriel (Chargers SC; Oldsmar, Fla.), Carlo Ritaccio (University of Akron; Westbury, N.Y.), Akil Watts (Unattached; Fort Wayne, Ind.)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Isaac Angking (New England Revolution; Providence, R.I.), Taylor Booth (Unattached; Eden, Utah), Blaine Ferri (Unattached; Southlake, Texas), Chris Goslin (Atlanta United FC; Atlanta, Ga.), Declan McGlynn (Seattle University; Kirkland, Wash.)
FORWARDS (6): George Acosta (Boca Juniors; Miami, Fla.), Ulysses Llanez (LA Galaxy; Lynwood, Calif.), Joshua Penn (Sockers FC; Naperville, Ill.), Jacobo Reyes (CF Monterrey; Monterrey, Mexico), Bryan Reynolds (FC Dallas; Frisco, Texas), Manuel Terrazas (Club Santos Laguna; El Paso, Texas)
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