Three Thoughts: US U15 BNT 1, Slovenia 1
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Owen Anderson |
2025
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Real Salt Lake
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Nimfasha Berchimas |
2026
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Charlotte FC
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Zackory Campagnolo |
2025
GK |
Colorado Rapids
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Scott Chavira |
2025
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San Jose
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D |
FC Dallas
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Caden Glover |
2025
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CITY SC
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Kyrome Lumsden |
2025
MF |
North Carolina FC Youth
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Bryce Outman |
2025
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FC Dallas
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Rohan Rajagopal |
2026
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San Jose
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Ruben Ramos Jr. |
2025
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LA Galaxy
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Jeremiah White |
2025
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Carolina Core
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It took 50 minutes for a clear sight of goal. But when it came for the U-15 USMNT, Ruben Ramos pounced. After a Slovenia defender misjudged a long ball, the LA Galaxy academy product deftly lifted it over the goalkeeper’s head before careening away in celebration.
Ramos’ chip brought the US level with a physical Slovenia team in their Torneo delle Nazioni opener. It was perhaps a deserved equalizer over an often testy 70 minutes, one that ended with the spoils shared at 1-1.
In their first appearances in a national team jersey, the US squad took a while to settle. A few passes were overhit, and some connectivity was lacking. But they grew into the game, creating chances. Still, Slovenia opened the scoring with a tidy finish inside the box. However, the US pushed for the remainder of proceedings and were good value for the leveler.
Here are three takeaways from Monday afternoon’s contest.
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