Escobar and Katsell called up to National Teams

FOXBOROUGH, MA–Revolution II forward Olger Escobar (Guatemala) and U-15 Revolution Academy player Levi Katsell (Czech Republic) have been called up by their respective National Teams.

Revolution II forward Olger Escobar (Guatemala) and U-15 Revolution Academy player Levi Katsell (Czech Republic) have been called up by their respective National Teams.

Levi Katsell, 15, is set to attend his first career international call-up for the Czech Republic U15s.

The San Diego, CA native competes on the New England Revolution U15 Academy Team where he has tallied 3 goals in the 2023-24 season so far.

Levi Katsell earns his first career international call-up for the Czech Republic U15 National Team. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.

Olger Escobar, 17, has made 1 career appearance (0 starts) for the Guatemala Senior Men’s National Team and has 17 appearances (15 starts) for the Youth National Team (U-17, U18 & U-20). He has 8 official call-ups.

In his career for Guatemala, Escobar has registered 9 goals and 4 assists.

He was last selected for the UEFA Friendship Tournament in April.

Olger Escobar (10) celebrates after scoring a goal for Guatemala. Image Courtesy of FEDEFUTGUATE.

At a career glance, Escobar is a 2x U-19 MLS NEXT Cup Champion, the 2022-23 UHC Revolution Academy Player of the Year, and was named the 2023 U-17 MLS NEXT MVP. He was signed to a Revolution homegrown contract in July of 2023.

Escobar holds 5 starts in 19 appearances for the New England Revolution II.

New England Revolution logo. Image Courtesy of Major League Soccer.

Richie Williams and the New England Revolution II (3-1-5, 11 pts.) remain home to face Eastern Conference side New York City FC II (3-2-3, 12 pts.). The match will kick off at Oulette Stadium at 3:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, May 26th. For more MLS NEXT Pro content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.