US Bounced from U20 World Cup

Americans Fail to Advance for First Time Since '87

October 4, 2009

The club was officially eliminated from the U-20 World Cup after the Czech Republic beat Costa Rica, 3-2. The U.S. needed the Czechs to shut out Costa Rica or beat them by two goals.

The U.S. finished as the 17th place team in the tournament, one place shy of the Round of 16, marking the first time that the U.S. team has failed to advance past the group stage at the U-20 World Cup since 1987.

After finishing the group phase with three points and a minus three goal differential after a win against Cameroon and losses to Germany and Korea Republic, the U.S. needed certain results in Group E today to go their way.

With Brazil defeating Australia, U.S. head coach Thomas Rongen’s side only needed the Czech Republic to beat CONCACAF Champion Costa Rica by shutout or at least two goals to advance. Due to the result, the U.S. and Costa Rica tied with minus three goal difference, but Costa Rica will advance with five goals scored compared to the USA’s four.

The players will depart Suez on Monday, and return to their respective club and college teams.

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