The U.S. U15 Boys National Team is headed to Croatia for the second international trip since Dave van den Bergh took over the reigns as the coach of this age group. The U.S. U15 BNT won the 2016 International Festival of Futbol in Argentina in April. 

This trip will pit the U.S. against European competition. A source provided TopDrawerSoccer with a look at the preliminary roster for the event. 

Goalkeepers (3): Alex Bobocea (NYRB; Glenn Oaks, N.Y.), Aaron Cervantes (LA Galaxy; Chino Hills, Calif.), Damian Las (Chicago Magic; Norridge, Ill.)

Defenders (7): Axel Alejandre (Chicago Fire North; Chicago, Ill.), Sebastian Anderson (Real Colorado; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), George Bello (Ambush; Douglasville, Ga.), Maximilian Goeggel (Ballistic United; San Francisco, Calif.), Kenny Nielsen (Pateadores, Irvine, Calif.), Jake O'Connor (CASL; Cary, N.C.), Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls; Chester, N.J.)

Midfielders (6): Efrain Alvarez (LA Galaxy; Los Angeles, Calif.), Gianluca Busio (North Carolina Fusion; Greensboro, N.C.), Gilbert Fuentes (Ballistic United; Tracy, Calif.), Jack Imperato (De Anza Force; San Jose, Calif.), Michael Maunsell (Oakwood; Oxford, Conn.), Skyler Smith (Pateadores; Lake Forest, Calif.)

Forwards (3): Julian Gaines (Lonestar Soccer Club; Austin, Texas), Cade Hagan (LA Galaxy; Naperville, Ill.), Giovanni Reyna (NYCFC; Bedford, N.Y.)

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