Chivas USA's Hugo Arellano to Join U.S. U-17 Residency Program in Friendly Competition

November 13, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


Carson, Calif., (Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013) - Chivas USA Youth Academy player Hugo Arellano will join the U.S. U-17 Residency Program for three days in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., which will culminate with a pair of international friendlies against Canada on Nov. 16 and 17.

The two friendlies come less than a month before the U.S. U-17 MNT takes part in the Nike International Friendlies and Development Academy Showcase from Dec. 9-15 in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., where the U.S. will face Brazil, England and Portugal.

Arellano recently joined the group led by Head Coach Richie Williams for the first time in his young career during a tour in Madrid, Spain that served as a preparation for the squad that will compete in the U-17 2015 CONCACAF Championship. The U.S. U-17 MNT concluded their participation unbeaten at 1-0-2.

Prior to that tournament, the young Goat was an active member of the U.S. U-15 BNT, which the defender helped lead to the Semifinal Round of the Copa Mexico de Naciones this past summer.

Please see below for a detailed roster listed by position.

U.S. U-17 Residency Roster - Detailed Roster

GOALKEEPERS (3): William Pulisic (Richmond Strikers; Mechanicsville, Va.), Abraham Romero (LA Galaxy Academy; Altadena, Calif.), Kevin Silva (PDA; Bethlehem, Pa.)

DEFENDERS (11): Hugo Arellano (Chivas USA Academy; Norwalk, Calif.), George Braima (Crew Soccer Academy; Columbus, Ohio), Pierre Da Silva (New York Soccer Club; Port Chester, N.Y.), Nikkye De Point (Revolution Empire; Rochester, N.Y.), Tanner Dieterich (TN Soccer Club; Nashville, Tenn.), Edwin Lara (Unattached; San Laredo, Calif.), Cristian Martinez (NJSA 04; Mine Hill, N.J.), John Nelson (Internationals; Medina, Ohio), Matthew Olosunde (New York Red Bulls Academy; Trenton, N.J.), Elijah Rice (Chicago Magic PSG; Highland Park, Ill.), Alexis Velela (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.)

MIDFIELDERS (9): Eric Calvillo (Real So Cal; Palmdale, Calif.), Ronaldo Escudero (Pateadores; Placentia, Calif.), Kyle Gurrieri (NJSA 04; Totowa, N.J.), Thomas McCabe (PDA; South Orange, N.J.),Weston McKennie (FC Dallas Academy; Little Elm, Tex.), Logan Panchot (St. Louis Scott Gallagher; St. Louis, Mo.), Devin Vega (San Antonio Scorpions; San Antonio, Tex.), Brian Zelaya (De Anza Force; San Mateo, Calif.), Alejandro Zendejas (FC Dallas Academy; El Paso, Tex.)

FORWARDS (7): Kevin Coleman (FC Richmond; Warrenton, Va.), Joe Gallardo (Monterrey FC; San Diego, Calif.), David Loera (Orlando City Lions; Orlando, Fla.), Jonathan Navarro (De Anza Force; San Jose, Calif.), Christian Pulisic (PA Classics; Hershey, Pa.), Sean Teixiera (New York Red Bulls Academy; Trumbull, Conn.), Haji Wright (LA Galaxy Academy; Los Angeles, Calif.)



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