Orlando, Fla.- Orlando City SC’s first Major League Soccer (MLS) homegrown signing Tommy Redding has been called up to the U.S. U18 Men’s National Team’s domestic training camp.
Redding will join U18 Head Coach Hugo Perez’s 24 man roster this week for games against Mexico and Canada in Carson, Calif., as they begin preparation for the U20 World Cup in three years.
At 17 years old, Redding is the youngest player on the Lions’ roster and has yet to make his professional debut after suffering an injury during preseason. Known as a quick and athletic defender, Redding is one of the elite players in the country for his age and has the ability to play multiple positions.
The Oviedo, Fla. native made headlines last year after several impressive performances during the FIFA U17 World Cup qualifying matches.
The U18 USMNT Training Camp roster is below:
Goalkeepers: Christian Herrera (RSL Arizona) Jonathan Klinsmann (Irvine Strikers), James Marcinkowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Defenders: David Chavez (De Anza Force), Justin Glad (RSL Arizona), Malcolm Jones (LA Galaxy), Quentin Pearson (Colorado Rapids), Pablo Peleaz (San Diego Surf), Mauricio Pineda(Chicago Fire), Alexander Ramos (LA Galaxy), Tommy Redding (Orlando City Soccer Club)
Midfielders: Mukwelle Akale (Minnesota Thunder), Kyle Scott (Chelsea FC), Collin Fernandez (Chicago Fire), Patrick Jean-Giles (DC United), Cameron Lindley (Chicago Fire), Stephen Payne (Chicago Magic), Sebastian Saucedo (RSL Arizona), Benjamin Swanson (Crew Academy), Jackson Yueill (Minnesota Thunder)
Forwards: Coy Craft (FC Dallas), Sebastian Elney (Boca United), Christian Lucatero (Houston Dynamo), Jorge Ruiz (LA Galaxy)
