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Two more Barca Residency Academy talents have been called up to the U.S. Soccer U-15 Boys National Team for an upcoming training camp taking place March 16-23rd in West Palm Beach, FL.


Forward Arman Alagha and goalkeeper London Stern have been named to the 24-player camp roster, once again continuing Barca’s strong representation within the national team system. The camp is led by U.S. U-15 Boys’ National Team head coach Brady Short and is a part of the Federation’s continued focus on the U.S. Way philosophy. An initiative that emphasizes increased programming for Youth National Teams to create more opportunities for young players to advance through the pathway to the senior National Team, with the goal of representing their country at a world championship. This is Alagha and Stern’s first USYNT call-up at this level, the result of their strong seasons and continued work U.S. Soccer Talent ID Centers. 

Arman is a technical and versatile attacker who can play centrally or out wide. He has a sharp first touch, keeps the ball tight, and can go either direction, making him very difficult to defend.

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