NYCFC have one representative in the latest U.S U17s squad.

Coach John Hackworth has called up James Sands to his 20-player roster for the 2016 Nike International friendlies.

The defender will vie for selection in games against Portugal, Turkey and Brazil.

Sands retains his place in the squad after appearing in the 2015 edition of the tournament in which the U.S went 1-2-0 – a series which included a 2-1 win against the Netherlands, the eventual runners-up.

Hackworth’s side get their competition under way later on today (Wednesday) against Portugal at 7pm ET.

All matches will broadcast live on ussoccer.com, U.S. Soccer’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Fixtures

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Brazil vs. Turkey – 3:30 p.m. ET

USA vs. Portugal – 7 p.m. ET

Friday, Dec. 2

Portugal vs. Brazil – 3:30 p.m. ET

USA vs. Turkey – 7 p.m. ET

Sunday, Dec. 4

Turkey vs. Portugal – 1:30 p.m. ET

USA vs. Brazil – 5 p.m. ET

Roster by Position

GOALKEEPERS (2): Carlos Joaquim Dos Santos (S.L. Benfica; Philadelphia, Penn.), Justin Garces (Kendall SC; Miami, Fla.)

DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Asensio (Atlanta United FC; Roswell, Ga.), Sergino Dest (Ajax; Almere-stad, Netherlands), Christopher Gloster (New York Red Bulls; Montclair, N.J.), Jaylin Lindsey (Sporting Kansas City; Charlotte, N.C.), Carlos Ritaccio (BW Gotschee; Westbury, N.Y.), James Sands (New York City FC; Rye, N.Y.), Arturo Vasquez (FC Golden State; Mira Loma, Calif.)

MIDFIELDERS (6): George Acosta (Weston FC; Hollywood, Fla.), Isaac Angking (New England Revolution; Providence, R.I.), Christopher Durkin (D.C. United; Glen Allen, Va.), Blaine Ferri (Solar Chelsea SC; Southlake, Tex.), Rayshaun McGann (Philadelphia Union; Royal Palm Beach, Fla.), Indiana Vassilev (IMG Academy; Savannah, Ga.)

FORWARDS (5): Ayomide Akinola (Toronto FC; Brampton, Ont.), Andrew Carleton (Atlanta United FC; Powder Springs, Ga.), Bryan Reynolds Jr. (FC Dallas; Little Elm, Tex.), Joshua Sargent (Scott Gallagher Missouri; O’Fallen, Mo.) Timothy Weah (Paris Saint-Germain F.C.; Rosedale, N.Y.)