Stars of tomorrow ready to shine

June 27, 2007
By Jen Chang
Editor's note: Part 2 of the U-20 World Cup preview will run on Thursday, focusing on the teams and story lines to look for.

In what continues to be a busy summer for international soccer, those of you needing a World Cup fix need look no further than the FIFA U-20 World Cup, formerly the FIFA World Youth Championships, which is set to kick off across Canada this weekend and runs from June 30-July 22. Here's a look at my pick of the top 11 players in the tournament (and no, Freddy Adu ...

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2007 U-20 World Cup

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The FIFA U-20 World Cup, formerly known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of soccer awarded every two years since the first tournament in 1977. This year's tournament is being held in Canada and will run from June 30-July 22.

Previews

• Chang: Teams to watch
• Chang: Top 11 players
• Canales: U.S. roster analysis

Group Stage

June 30, U.S. vs. Korea
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: U.S. rides luck
• Chang: U.S. struggles

July 2, U.S. vs. Poland
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: U.S. stunning

July 5, U.S. vs. Brazil
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: Bradley the backbone
• McIntyre: Giant steps
• Canales: Offensive options

July 11, U.S. vs. Uruguay
• Preview | Recap
• McIntyre: U.S. pulls it out

July 14, U.S. vs. Austria
• Preview | Recap

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