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U.S. U-17 World Cup Run Ends in Heartbreak After Penalty Shootout Loss to Morocco

Doha, Qatar – The United States Under-17 Men’s National Team’s World Cup journey came to a devastating end after a penalty shootout defeat against Morocco in the Round of 16. The match, played at the Aspire Academy, finished 1-1 after regulation time, with Morocco ultimately prevailing 4-3 in the shootout.

The U.S. took the lead in the first half when Cavan Sullivan, the standout 16-year-old midfielder from the Philadelphia Union, set up Jude Terry for a deflected goal. Sullivan, who has impressed throughout the tournament, continued his stellar performance, orchestrating much of the U.S. attack.

However, Morocco equalized in the 89th minute, courtesy of Abdellah Ouazane, sending the game straight to penalties. While Sullivan, Chase Adams, and Mathis Albert converted their spot-kicks, misses from Cooper Sanchez and Maxi Carrizo proved costly, as Moroccan goalkeeper Chouaib Bellaarouch saved Carrizo’s attempt to seal the victory for his team.

Despite the disappointing exit, the U.S. can take pride in their earlier performance in the tournament. Led by Sullivan, they became only the second U.S. team to win all three of their group stage matches. Sullivan finished the tournament with two goals and two assists, having a direct hand in all but one of the USA’s goals.

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