Girls Academy Playoffs: U17 Key Players
June 18, 2026
Keep an eye on these 12 talented players from the U17 age group at this week's GA Playoffs.
U17 MNT Roster Named for Brazil Trip
June 1, 2026
U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach Alex Aldaz has named a 20-player roster for the team’s upcoming training camp to be held June 1-11 in Natal, Brazil.
ECNL Boys VA: U15-U17 Standouts
May 29, 2026
ECNL Virginia did not disappoint as several teams and players delivered breathtaking performances. Here are some of the U15-U17 standouts from the last ECNL boys showcase of the year.
Best U17 MLS Next Flex Performances
April 30, 2026
The MLS Next Flex U17 division did not disappoint with outstanding performances throughout. Here are the players that stood out the most in the games watched in-person by TopDrawerSoccer.
MLS NEXT Flex: U17 Game Changers
April 24, 2026
The MLS Next Flex brings high stakes, as teams vie to earn a place in the prestigious MLS Next Cup Playoffs. From the U17 division, here are 15 non-MLS Academy players who could lead a qualification run.
ECNL Boys Indy: Top Class U17, U19
April 15, 2026
Several played impressed at this weekend's ECNL Boys national event in the Indianapolis area.
ECNL Boys Indy U17 Stars to Watch
April 7, 2026
From teams prepping for the playoffs to recruits looking to shine in front of college scouts, here are twelve U17 players to watch at ECNL Boys Indianapolis.
ECNL Girls PHX Spring U17 Standouts
April 2, 2026
ECNL Girls Phoenix Spring did not disappoint with high level soccer and plenty of scouts at hand. Here are some of the U17 stars that turned heads at the event.
ECNL Girls PHX Spring U17s to Watch
March 23, 2026
Here are 15 must-watch uncommitted prospects from a deep U17 age group at the ECNL Girls Phoenix event.
U17 WNT Qualifies for 2026 World Cup
March 23, 2026
The United States qualified for this year's Under-17 Women's Youth World Cup, putting in a dominant performance in Costa Rica this past week.
U17 MNT Roster Named for Paraguay Trip
March 19, 2026
A 20-player U.S. Under-17 MNT roster has been named for the team's March training camp in Paraguay.
Jefferson Cup Girls U17/19 Players to Know
March 18, 2026
Keep an eye on these Under-17 and Under-19 players at this weekend's Jefferson Cup in the Championship Bracket.
U.S. U17 WNT World Cup Qualifying Preview
March 17, 2026
Under-17 World Cup qualifying is set to take place this week for the United States. Here's what to watch for the USA.
USA-Based Talent at Concacaf Women's U17
March 16, 2026
Several players from around teams in the USA are set to compete at this week's Concacaf Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying competition for other countries.
U17 WNT Roster Named for Concacaf
March 10, 2026
The U.S. Under-17 WNT roster has been announced for this month's Concacaf World Cup qualifying event.
GA Champions Cup U17 Stars to Watch
March 3, 2026
The 2026 Girls Academy Champions Cup is here, a 16-team midseason knockout tournament featuring several of the best teams in the country. Here are players from each U17 team who could help supercharge a title run.
ECNL Girls Texas U17/19 Standouts
February 19, 2026
With ECNL Girls Texas concluded, here are the U17 & U19 players that stood out despite the rain canceling a full day of games.
Best U17 Girls Outside of ECNL and GA
February 19, 2026
Although the big-name leagues get all the attention, there is still plenty of overlooked talent in youth soccer. Here are 10 of the best U17 players not in the ECNL or Girls Academy.
N. Academy Championships: U17 Preview
February 12, 2026
Preview the Under-17 age group at this weekend's National Academy Championships.
ECNL Girls Texas U17 Prospects to Watch
February 12, 2026
With a forecast of perfect soccer weather and a wide-ranging collection of some of the best youth teams in the country, ECNL Texas promises to be an outstanding showcase. Here are ten U17 players to note ahead of the event.
U17 MNT Reaches 2026 Youth World Cup
February 11, 2026
The United States Under-17 MNT reached this year's World Cup with a 1-1 draw against the Dominican Republic.
Best U17 Boys Outside of ECNL and MLS Next
February 5, 2026
Although the big-name leagues get all the attention, there is still plenty of overlooked talent in youth soccer. Here are 10 of the best U17 players not in the ECNL or MLS Next.
U17 MNT Concacaf Qualifying Preview
February 3, 2026
The United States Under-17 MNT aims to qualify for the World Cup this week. Check out what you need to know ahead of its three group games.
U17 WNT Roster Named for MIMA Cup
February 2, 2026
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team will travel to San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain to participate in the sixth edition of the MIMA Cup.
USA-Based Players Set for U17 Concacaf
February 2, 2026
Several players from youth clubs around the United States were called up for this week's Concacaf Under-17 Men's World Cup qualifying competition.
U17 MNT Concacaf Qualifying Roster
January 23, 2026
U17 MNT head coach Alex Aldaz has selected a 21-player roster that will represent the United States at the 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers.
ECNL Boys LV: U17 Players to Watch
January 21, 2026
ECNL Las Vegas is around the corner, with elite prospects looking to begin their year on a high note. Here are ten U17 players to watch.
Ten MLS Next AD U17 Players to Know
January 9, 2026
The launch of the MLS Next Academy Division has been successful in introducing the nation to previously overlooked but highly talented youth soccer prospects. Here are 10 of the best U17 MLS Next 2 players to know.
U17 WNT Roster Name for Spain Training Camp
January 5, 2026
U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team head coach Ciara Crinion has named 20 players for a training camp and two matches in Spain with the trip running from Jan. 6-15.
MLS NEXT Fest: U17 Goal-Scoring Stalwarts
December 11, 2025
Check out some of the multi-goal efforts from U17 action in Arizona at this year's MLS NEXT Fest.
ECNL Girls KC: U17 Players to Watch
December 4, 2025
The ECNL Girls Kansas City event will mix frigid temperatures with some of the best young stars in the country. From the U17 age group, here are the eleven players who could dominate the weekend.
U17 WNT Georgia Training Camp
November 14, 2025
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team will come together for a training camp in Fayetteville, Ga. for a training camp running from Nov. 24-Dec. 1.
U17, U19 MNT Rosters for Training Camps
November 10, 2025
U.S. Soccer has announced the rosters for the upcoming U-19 MNT (2007) and U-17 MNT (2009) international training camps to be held during the November FIFA window.
Sullivan Goal Lifts U17 MNT to Victory
November 6, 2025
The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team utilized a 79th minute strike from substitute Cavan Sullivan to earn a 1-0 win against Burkina Faso
U.S.-Based Players at U17 Men's World Cup
November 3, 2025
Several U.S.-based players are set to compete at this month's Under-17 Men's World Cup for other countries.
U17 WNT Falls in PK Shootout at World Cup
October 29, 2025
The U.S. U17 WNT fell in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Women's World Cup, losing in penalties against the Netherlands.
U17 WNT Dominates Norway in a 5-0 Win
October 25, 2025
The U.S Under-17 Women’s National Team defeated Norway 5-0 to win Group C at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
U17 WNT Defeats China 5-2 at World Cup
October 22, 2025
The United States Under-17 WNT beat China 5-2 in a second group game at the World Cup.
U17 WNT Wins World Cup Opener over Ecuador
October 19, 2025
The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team opened the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a resounding 3-0 win over Ecuador.
United States U17 MNT World Cup Roster
October 17, 2025
U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach Gonzalo Segares has selected the 21 players that will represent the United States at the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
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Will Olver ・2027
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