'Dream come true' - Philadelphia Union's Cavan Sullivan, Borussia Dortmund's Mathis Albert headline U.S. squad for U17 World Cup

Sullivan and Albert will be top contributors, but the squad features plenty of attacking talent. Sullivan, the Manchester City-bound star, is set to be a key player for the U.S. after getting several looks with the Union in MLS this season. Albert, meanwhile, is one of the top stars in Dortmund's academy, and was part of the club's squad for this summer's Club World Cup, making him the youngest player in the competition.

Striker Chase Adams, a Columbus Crew product, scored 10 goals in a 22-0 win over the U.S. Virgin Islands in qualifying, in which the U.S. took down Saint Kitts and Nevis, 7-0, and Cuba, 2-0. Also among the attackers are New York Red Bulls regular Julian Hall and Charlotte FC's Nimfasha Berchimas, both among the youngest players in MLS history.

Of the 15 clubs represented, 11 are from MLS. Two European teams, Borussia Dortmund and Sporting Lisbon, are also represented, as are USL Championship clubs Birmingham Legion and Orange County SC.

GOALKEEPERS: Jack Kortkamp (Sporting Kansas City), William Lodmell (Sporting Lisbon), Aidan Stokes (New York Red Bulls) 

DEFENDERS: Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire), Jordan Griffin* (Philadelphia Union), Pedro Guimaraes (Orange County SC), Ramiz Hamouda (Birmingham Legion), Enrique Martinez (LA Galaxy), Gio Villa (Real Salt Lake) 

MIDFIELDERS: Maximo Carrizo (New York City FC), Luca Moisa (Real Salt Lake), Cooper Sanchez (Atlanta United), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Jude Terry (LAFC), Mateo Tsakiris (LA Galaxy) 

FORWARDS: Chase Adams (Columbus Crew), Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund), Nimfasha Berchimas (Charlotte FC), Julian Hall (New York Red Bulls), Jamir Johnson (Philadelphia Union), Kellan LeBlanc (Philadelphia Union) 

“We’re excited to bring together this group of young men that have worked so hard to get to this point,” Segares said. “Representing our country at the World Cup is an honor and a privilege and will be an experience they will never forget. We are very thankful to all the clubs who worked with us to allow the players this important opportunity. I know for them this is a dream come true and we head to Qatar with the goal of making our country proud and to compete for our flag.” 

The U.S., who are in the U17 World Cup for a record 19th time, will start their run in Qatar on Nov. 5 against Burkina Faso. Play in Group I continues three days later against Tajikistan before they wrap up against the Czech Republic on Nov. 11.