NYCFC's first-ever Homegrown signing James Sands and his USA U-17 teammates will join India, Colombia, and Ghana in Group A of the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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The U-17 #USMNT has been drawn into Group A of the #FIFAU17WC with hosts India, Colombia and Ghana! pic.twitter.com/4yqdOp6lmG — U.S. Soccer YNT (@ussoccer_ynt) July 7, 2017The young Americans will play in the opening match of the tournament against host nation India, kicking off their challenging group stage schedule in marquee style.
James Sands will likely be leading the American defense against India, who will be making their first appearance in a FIFA U-17 World Cup, having never before qualified.