The U19 National ODP Team under head coach Phil Nielsen got off to a great start today in a friendly against a German 2nd Division team.

Playing in a 4-1-3-2 formation and focusing on keeping possession of the ball and being patient in the build-up, the U.S. team went up 2-0 at the half before exploding for a 5-1 2nd half and a 7-1 final score. It was a very impressive performance after just a single practice session together.

Up next is for the team is to watch the USA-Colombia game tomorrow night, and then a match v. Magdeburger FFC from the German 2nd Division on Sunday.