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Meet Josh Sargent, U.S. Soccer's next great hope

The newest American sensation has been born!

After a hot start in the under-20 world cup, scoring three goals in the first two games, Josh Sargent has burst onto the U.S. soccer scene.

The 17-year-old forward has quickly become one of the U.S. hottest prospects. Here are some things to know about Sargent.

Born and raised in the St. Louis suburb of O’Fallon, Sargent grew up in a soccer-rich area. In fact, he currently plays for the club St. Louis Scott Gallagher, which is the same club U.S defender Tim Ream, former U.S. forward Taylor Twellman and U.