Youth football kicks into high gear next week. Sixteen boys' under-12 teams from nine countries will compete at the Prospects Cup, which runs from Dec. 18-22 in Kissimee, Fla.
Representing the United States are FC Dallas (Frisco, TX), Global Premier Soccer (Boston, MA), LA Galaxy (Los Angeles, CA), Orlando City SC (Orlando, FL), Real Jersey FC (Medford, NJ), Sockers FC (Chicago, IL), Tuzos Soccer Club (Phoenix, AZ) and Weston Soccer Club (Miami, FL).
Meanwhile, competing international teams are AS Roma (Italy), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Chivas (Mexico), Club América (Mexico), Fluminense FC (Brazil), Manchester City (England) and Real Madrid (Spain).
The pools for the #ProspectsCup have been selected and the matches have been drawn! Which games are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!
— Prospects Cup (@ProspectsCup) December 8, 2017
Be sure to tune into the inaugural Prospects Cup, taking place in Kissimmee, FL from Dec 18-22. pic.twitter.com/btZ4SQikZQ
The tournament will be broadcast live in the U.S. in Spanish on UDN (Univision Deportes Network) and in English via global sports provider Eleven Sports.