Jaylin Lindsey returned to training with the Swope Park Rangers this week after playing for the U.S. Under-17 National Team at the AIFF Youth Cup in India. Lindsey made one appearance – playing the full 90 minutes against Malaysia on May 23 – as the U.S. advanced to the final of the competition.
“India was very challenging because of the hot weather. The teams we faced put up a great fight – maybe more than we expected – and it was a really great experience for us.”
Before the 16-year-old departed for India, he became the first American born in the 2000s or later to make his professional debut when he played the final five minutes against Saint Louis FC on May 7.