Jakupovic, Ostrander, Molinari headline USMNT U-17 World Cup roster

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team has its lineup for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Malik Jakupovic, Will Ostrander, and Peter Molinari headlined head coach Alex Aldaz’s 21-player lineup the upcoming competition in Qatar. The competition will range from Nov. 19-Dec. 13 with all 3 of the USMNT U-17’s group phase matches being dipped into the Aspire Zone Sports Complex in Al Rayyan/Doha.

The Americans will open the competition versus Montenegro on November 21 at 9:30 a.m. ET before later on dealing with Chile on Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m. ET and Algeria on Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. ET.

Certification for the USMNT U-17’s was sealed at the 2026 CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament, where Aldaz’s team won Group E. Jakupovic blazed a trail with 8 of the group’s 19 objectives in certifying.

An overall of 9 gamers from the certifying lineup are back for World Cup action.

“We are happy to reveal this group of gamers who will represent our nation at the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup. This is a special chance to contend on the world phase,” Aldaz stated. “We are positive these gamers will welcome the obstacle and represent themselves, their households, their clubs and our nation with function and dedication. We thank all the clubs included for their continued collaboration and assistance in reaching this crucial turning point.”

Here is a more detailed take a look at the USMNT U-17 World Cup lineup:

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GOALKEEPERS: James Donaldson * (Atlanta United FC; Woodstock, Ga.), Philipp Eckle (FC Augsburg/GER; Augsburg, Germany), Toby Szewczyk (Red Bull New York; Morristown, N.J.)

PROTECTORS: Miles Aalbersberg (Ajax/NED; Amsterdam, Netherlands), Eddie Chadwick * (Queens Park Rangers/ENG; Los Angeles, Calif.), Gianmarco Di Noto (Columbus Crew; Rochester Hills, Mich.), Prince Forfor * (Columbus Crew; Des Moines, Iowa), Astin Mbaye * (AIR CONDITIONER Milan/ITA; Jersey City, N.J.), Joshua Wilbrenninck-van Cuilenborg (Feyenoord/NED; Philadelphia, Pa.)

MIDFIELDERS: Deven Cadigan (Red Bull New York; Cedar Grove, N.J.), Vinny Garcia * (LA Galaxy; West Covina, Calif.), Peter Molinari * (New York City FC; Bayside, N.Y.), Judah Siqueira (New England Revolution; Easton, Mass.), Kaedren Spivey * (San Jose Earthquakes; San Jose, Calif.), Ignacio Suarez-Couri (Atlanta United FC; Johns Creek, Ga.)

FORWARDS: Kashan Hines (Sporting Kansas City; Chambersburg, Pa.), Malik Jakupovic * (Philadelphia Union; Sterling Heights, Mich.), Will Ostrander * (PSV Eindhoven/NED; Mill Valley, Calif.), Robert Turdean (Chicago Fire FC; Niles, Ill.), Makai Wells (New England Revolution; Washington), Edward Wumah (Girona/ESP; Bayonne, N.J.)