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Benji Michel named to U.S. U-23 Men's National Team

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Former Pilots soccer star and current Orlando City SC forward/midfielder Benji Michel has been named to the U.S. U-23 Men's National Team roster for the Concacaf Olympic Qualifying Championship. The tournament will take place in Guadalajara, Mexico from March 18-30 and all U.S. matches will be televised on FS1.

Michel was one of 20 players selected from a 28-player pool that began training back on March 1. It is the second time that Michel has earned a call up for the U-23 team, the first time being back in June of 2019 for training camp.