Brandon Terwege was called up to the U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team, making him the only FC Dallas academy member who was called into the team as they prepare for the 2017 U-20 World Cup in South Korea.

“It's a great opportunity for me to show myself in front of some new but also some familiar faces,” Terwege said. “My ultimate goal is to represent the United States at the World Cup level and with the U20 World Cup coming up this is a great shot for me.”

The 19-year-old has made appearances for the men’s national team at the youth level, grabbing two assists in a 2-1 against El Salvador as a center back. He has played with the FC Dallas U-17/18’s since 2015, playing in over 37 games for the academy side. He started for the team when they defeated Vancouver in the U-17/18 Developmental Academy final in 2016.

Terwege is currently committed to UCLA to continue his soccer career once he graduates. He is currently listed as a three-star recruit on TopDrawerSoccer.com. Listed at 6’3 and 185 pounds, Terwege is a physical presence, much like Walker Zimmerman and Matt Hedges.

“It does feel great to be the only FC Dallas player called into this camp,” Terwege said. “But I know that all my teammates and coaches back home are just as excited for this opportunity as me and will be cheering me on and wishing me the best. They deserve just as much credit, if not more, for helping me get in this situation.”

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