2006 Nike Friendlies Are Underway....

Back in October US Soccer announced an event called the Nike Friendlies. I'm not sure on the history of the event, but I know they've been going on for a few years now. The Friendlies are meant to give high level competition to some of the best young American and foreign players. There are multiple age groups and teams from around the US including US Youth National teams and a Youth National Brazilian teams. The action kicked off yesterday and you can see the results here. Notice the US U-17's drawing Brazil. Studio 90 is even covering the event al la World Cup 2006. In the U-16 division the US U-15 team tied Juventus' youth. In the U-17 group the US U-17 beat Arsenal.

Check it out!