id2 National Selection boys team bests Dundee United FC in opening game of 2025 id2 International Tour
GLASGOW, Scotland (April 23, 2025) – In its first match of the 2025 id2 National Selection International Tour, the id2 boys team defeated Dundee United FC’s U-14 academy team, 5-2, Wednesday night at Tannadice Park in Dundee. It was the first of four opponents the ’11 squad will face in Scotland.
The American delegation wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Charlie Guevara Fernandez (Rockford Raptors FC) scored off a set piece in the 9th minute, followed two minutes later with a goal from Kevin Curiel Huerta (Bay Area Surf), who was assisted by Francisco Diaz (Bloomingdale Lightning). Curiel Huerta, who was named “Man of the Match” by the coaching staff, scored again in the 20th minute. The lead grew to 4-0 five minutes later when Brock Bennett (South Valley Surf) served up a corner kick to fellow West Coaster Alexander Rice (Washington Premier), who finished the opportunity, to give the id2 National Selection team additional insurance before halftime.
In the second half, Dundee United FC didn’t go away quietly, scoring two goals in the first 11 minutes to narrow the deficit to 4-2. But, Luke Dozier (Culver City FC) answered with the id2 team’s fifth and final score in the 69th minute off an impressive lead-up by Bennett and Justice Chung (Hawaii Rush). Goalkeepers Maximilian Rodriguez (Highland FC) and Santiago Gonzalez (Indiana Elite FC) split time in net. View the full roster here.
The 2025 id2 National Selection boys team faces four worthy challengers in Scotland, including the second game of a back-to-back schedule Thursday night against the esteemed Celtic Academy. The team’s final two games are part of a mini-tournament organized locally with the U.S.-based delegation, Kilmarnock FC and Rangers FC.
- April 23 vs. Dundee United FC
- April 24 vs. Glasgow Celtic Academy
- April 27 vs. Kilmarnock FC
- April 27 vs. Glasgow Rangers FC
The matches take the teams to a few impressive training sites in Scotland, which speaks to the value of cultural immersion on this trip. These clubs offer unique training styles and developmental experiences that the id2 National Selection team is experiencing first-hand. Cultural immersion isn’t limited to matches and training sessions, though; the American delegation will also attend professional games and tour stadiums.
The 2025 id2 National Selection International Tour (boys) officially began April 21 with a day-and-a-half domestic camp in New Jersey before flying to Edinburgh. The tour, which concludes April 28, represents the final progression of the current id2 age group cycle targeting players born in 2011.
The id2 National Selection girls squad recently completed its international tour of France, facing three opponents in Paris and Lyon. To recap the girls trip, please visit the respective web page and browse Instagram for video and photo content.
The id2 Program is a leader in player identification and development, as it provides opportunities for elite athletes to be identified, developed and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer’s youth national team programming. The id2 Program is an Olympic Development Program approved by the United States Olympic Committee and the U.S. Soccer Federation. There is no cost for players to participate or be scouted, and all meals, lodging and gear are provided by US Club Soccer and Nike. For the international tour, all travel costs are also covered by US Club Soccer. This approach to eliminating barriers to entry helps ensure the best players are able to participate.
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