BRADENTON, Fla. (January 16, 2006) - The U.S. Under-17 '90 Men's National Team defeated the Illinois ODP ('89/90), 3-1, this afternoon at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

Axel Levry opened the scoring in the 12th minute, finishing off a pass from Kirk Urso, but the ODP squad found the equalizer just two minutes later.

Brandon Tarr broke the stalemate two minutes after halftime, burying a pass from Alex Dixon. The U.S. put the game away in the 83rd minute when Sheanon Williams slotted home a penalty kick.

U.S. Under-17 '90 Men's National Team Match Report

Participants: U.S. Under-17 ‘90s Men’s National Team vs. Illinois OPD 89/90s
Competition: Friendly
Location: Bradenton, Fla.
Date: Jan. 16, 2006
Weather: Clear, 65 degrees

Scoring Summary:   
                 1st      2nd      Final
USA           1         2            3
ODP          1         0            1

USA – Axel Levry (Kirk Urso)                          12th minute
ODP - n/a (penalty kick)                                   14.
USA - Brandon Tarr (Alex Dixon)                    47.
USA - Sheanon Williams (penalty kick)       83.

Lineups:
USA: 18-Josh Lambo (33-Chris Miller, 46); 27-TJ Nelson, 28-Tevin Jackson, 25-Tommy Meyer, 2-Brandon Lee; 26-Axel Levry, 12-David MacVane, 19-Kirk Urso, 31-Alex Dixon; 32-Temi Molinar (22-Sheanon Williams, 75), 20-Brandon Tarr.

ODP:

Statistical Summary:
                               USA    OPD
Shots                      16         5
Saves                       1          7
Fouls                      16         8
Corner Kicks           4         2
Offside                      1         1

Misconduct Summary:
ODP - n/a (caution)                  37th minute.