Youth & High School

Williams heads to Japan with USA
August 8, 2006


The USA's Under-17 Men are currently in Japan, preparing for the Toyota Youth International Tournament, which kicks off on Thursday. Included in the squad is Sheanon Williams of Boston, who plays for the Greater Boston Bolts and is a member of the residency program in Bradenton, FL.

Sheanon Williams

The USA plays its first game against the Czech Republic, which it fell to earlier this year, 1-0, in the final of the Ballymena International Tournament in Northern Ireland. Two days later, John Hackworth's side will take on the host nation, Japan. Depending on their results from group play, the USA will either be placed in the championship, third place or fifth place match.

In 2005, the USA won the Toyota Youth International Tournament with a 2-1 victory against Japan in the final.