He currently is attending school at the prestigious IMG Academy at Brandeton, Florida, where he trains under the guidance of the USMNT staff.

Of the approximately 400 players to go through the program to date, more than 120 have gone on to play professionally in the United States and around the globe.

Sargent, who is in his junior year, was selected to attend IMG in January and left home to hone his skills under the watchful eyes of some the best coaches in the country.

"It was the right move for me," he said. "It was hard leaving my family and friends, but it has definitely moved my game up a level."

Sargent, one of the top snipers on the USMNT, scored two goals and handed out an assist in a 9-0 win over Guatemala on Sept. 28.

"He has a ton of talent for his age," U.S. Under-17 coach John Hackworth said. "He has a tremendous work ethic. He trains the way he plays, all out. At this point. He's doing the right things and proving that he belongs."

On Saturday, he got to perform in front of his family as well as a large contingent of friends from St. Dominic, including Crusaders athletics director Jim Welby.