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Union Academy Striker Axel Picazo Recieves U-18 USMNT Call-Up

Philadelphia Union Academy striker Axel Picazo has received a call-up to the U18 US Men’s National Team for an August tournament in Czech Republic. Picazo spent time with the Union’s U17s and U19s this season, notching ten goals at the U17 level.

The striker will join the USMNT U18s for the Vaclav Jezek tournament in Láznu011b Bu011blohrad, Czech Republic beginning on August 18th and running until August 25th. Picazo has grown into a dangerous attacker since joining the Union from Lonestar SC Academy in Texas prior to the 2016-17 season.