Chicago Fire Academy goalkeeper Damian Las (Norridge, Ill.) started and played a full 90 minutes for the U.S. U-17 Men's National Team in their opener at the Nike Invitational Friendlies, a 1-0 loss to England Wednesday in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Las delivered a number of outstanding saves in a standout performance, finishing with seven saves on the evening. Las and the U.S. held a dynamic England side at bay until the 79th minute, when a header by England's Taylor Harwood-Bellis off a corner kick went just beyond the reach of a diving Las.
Highlights from the match are available at the top of the page and in the tweets below courtesy of @USsoccer_YNT.