U-20 USMNT Clinch Series in Game Three Against Chile, U-16 USMNT Continue to Improve Heading into Match Four

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SANTIAGO, Chile – March 15, 2019 – Played at the Club Manquehue in Santiago, Chile, the U.S. U-16 and U-20 Men’s National Teams hit the turf ready to make a statement in their third match-ups. The U-16 team looked to continue their progress on closing the scoring gap against their host counterparts. Determination cut the score line in the third period, but Chile’s continued pressure and penalty corner conversions put the game out of reach as the match finished 4-1 in favor of Chile. The U-20 side saw another close match that finished in a nerve-racking battle. USA scored what would become the winning goal in the third quarter after Chile tallied one back as the game ended in favor of USA 2-1. This victory secured the series for the Junior USMNT and marks the first clinch since 2011.