What happened: Cooper Sanchez has been named to the U.S. Under-19 Men's National Team by head coach Gonzalo Segares. He will represent the United States at the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship.

Why it matters: The call-up puts Sanchez in a competitive continental tournament that serves as a proving ground for the U.S. youth pipeline. The event runs July 24-August 9 in Mexico.

What to watch: Sanchez and the U.S. squad open Concacaf U-20 Championship play on July 24 in Mexico.