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Starting XI: Bound for Brazil

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1. Bound for Brazil

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gianluca Busio was named to the United States roster today for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil from Oct. 26 to Nov. 17. The United States will kick off their world championship campaign when Group D play opens on Sunday, Oct.