The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Soccer Team kicked off the 2025 Concacaf U-17 Qualifiers with a dominant 22-0 victory against the U.S. Virgin Islands, in the match that was held at the National Stadium, in San José on Monday.

According to the U.S. Soccer Federation, the margin of victory marked the most goals ever scored by a U.S. team in World Cup Qualifying at any level, while forward player Chase Adams’ 10 goals set a record for most goals by any U.S. Soccer player in a World Cup qualifying match at any level.

Captain Maximo Carrizo added another four goals, while forward Chance Cowell and midfielder Jude Terry also bagged braces.

Following the first matchday, the USA sits atop Group F with three points and a +22 goal differential. Cuba came from behind to defeat St. Kitts and Nevis, 3-1, in the first game of the day.

The U.S. next faces St. Kitts on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. ET or 7 P.m. Costa Rican time also to be held at National Stadium.

 

The winner of each of the eight qualifying groups advance to the expanded 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup which will take place in Qatar from 5 to 27 November, 2025.

The newly expanded U-17 World Cup will feature 48 teams in Qatar and eight group winners from across Concacaf will qualify for the tournament.

The U.S. is aiming for a record 19th appearance on the world stage.

All tournament matches will be broadcast in English on Fox Sports platforms. Fans can follow all the action from Costa Rica on ussoccer.com as well as U.S. Soccer Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In January, the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team achieved a 3-0 victory over the Costa Rica Team in a friendly game that was held at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

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