U.S. SOCCER: U-16s open play in Montaigu with tie

The U.S. U-16 national team drew, 1-1, with Italy in its first match of the Mondial Minimes Montaigu Tournament in France.

The United States first competed in the youth tournament in 1978 and won its only title in 1992.

U.S. U-16 SUMMARY:

April 7 in Montaigu

USA 1 Italy 1. Goals: Kirk 38; Russotto 35.

USA — Rueckner, Sarkodie, Edgar, Lichaj, Balogun, Soroka, Borja, Farfan, Villanueva (Zimmerman, 50), Stephens (Wagner, 70), Kirk.