FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (November 13, 2023) – New England Revolution Academy midfielder Cristiano Oliveira (2008 – Somerville, Mass.) was called up to the Under-16 United States Youth National Team ahead of the squad’s first training camp for the 2023-24 cycle in Carson, Calif. this week.
Oliveira joined the Revolution Academy in 2021 and tallied six goals in nine games with the U-15s as well as three goals in 11 appearances with the U-17s last season and owns three appearances in the U-17 2023 MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. The Somerville native currently leads the Under-17s with 12 goals and two assists so far this fall. November’s camp marks Oliveira’s second call-up to the U.S. Youth National Team after participating in a U-15 camp last season.
Players born on or after Jan. 1, 2008 are age-eligible for this one-year cycle. The roster features 23 players born in 2008 and one born in 2009. U-19 MYNT head coach Michael Nsien, who served as U-16 MYNT head coach from Nov. 2022-Sept. 2023, will lead the training camp.
U-16 MYNT ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB) – NOVEMBER TRAINING CAMP
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brooks Doolittle (San Jose Earthquakes), Luca Maxim (Orlando City SC), Owen Pratt (LA Galaxy)
DEFENDERS (8): Miguel Alvardo (Colorado Rapids), Sebasthian Chavez (New York Red Bulls), Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC), Charly Dealmonte (Nashville SC), Camron Estala (Real Salt Lake), Pedro Guimaraes (LAFC), Adrian Sanders (LAFC), Gio Villa (Real Salt Lake)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Peter Doran (Philadelphia Union), Landon Emenalo (Chelsea/ENG), Liam Lambert (LAFC), Brett Phan (LA Galaxy) Cristiano Oliveira (New England Revolution), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Isaac Tortola (Columbus Crew)
FORWARDS (6): Chase Adams (Columbus Crew), Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls), Jamir Johnson (Philadelphia Union), Tanner Rosborough (New York Red Bulls), Axel Uriostegui (Real Salt Lake), Zidane Yanez (New York City FC)
The Revolution Academy continues MLS NEXT fall action this weekend as all five teams prepare to take on IFA on Friday and Saturday. Click here to learn more about the New England Revolution Academy.
