Philadelphia Union Academy goalkeeper Matthew White has been named to the United States roster for the 2026 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers, which will take place from February 5 to 10 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The U.S. team is seeking qualification for its twentieth appearance at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled for November in Qatar.
White is among three Philadelphia Union representatives involved with the squad. Forward Malik Jakupovic of Union II has also been selected, while midfielder Willyam Ferreira is listed as an alternate and may join if a replacement is needed before the first match.
The United States was placed in Group E and will play its opening match against St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday, February 5 at Arnos Vale Stadium in Kingstown. The team faces St. Kitts and Nevis on Saturday, February 7, followed by a final group game against the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, February 10. Broadcast details are expected to be announced later.
Preparation for the qualifiers includes a pre-camp starting January 27 in West Palm Beach, Florida before traveling to St. Vincent on February 2.
U.S. Soccer’s Youth National Teams participate in Concacaf qualifying tournaments as part of efforts under its “U.S. Way” philosophy to expand youth programming and create more opportunities for players aiming to reach senior national teams.
The full roster includes three goalkeepers: Keller Abbott (Columbus Crew), James Donaldson (Atlanta United), and Matthew White (Philadelphia Union). Defenders are Daniel Barrett (Houston Dynamo), Edward Chadwick (unattached), Tyson Espy (Orange County SC), Prince Forfor (Columbus Crew), Astin Mbaye (AC Milan), and Liam Vejrostek (FC Dallas). Midfielders are Vicente Garcia (LA Galaxy), Peter Molinari (New York City FC), Roko Pehar (Chicago Fire), Paul Sokoloff (New York Red Bulls), Kaedren Spivey (San Jose Earthquakes), and Landry Walker (San Antonio FC). Forwards include Mattheo Dimareli and Myles Gardner (both Houston Dynamo FC); Malik Jakupovic (Philadelphia Union); Aaron Medina and Maximus Steelman (both LA Galaxy); William Ostrander (PSV Eindhoven).
