HERRIMAN, Utah (Saturday, June 24, 2023) – Real Monarchs goalkeeper Fernando Delgado has been invited to join the U-17 Mexican National Team to train in preparation for the Team’s appearance in the FIFA U-17 2023 World Cup in Peru, beginning on November 10th. Delgado will join the Team to participate in international friendlies on June 27th and June 30th and return to join the Real Monarchs on July 1st.
Despite being one of the younger players in the age group, the RSL Academy product Delgado, 16, has been a frequent member of the U-17 Mexico National Team, having recently earned consecutive call-ups in July, August, and December of 2022, and most recently in January, February, and March of 2023. The young netminder holds dual citizenship for the United States and Mexico, having represented both countries at the youth level.
For the fifth consecutive time Mexico was crowned champions of Concacaf Men’s Under-17, making it their ninth overall title. Delgado was a member of the championship roster, earning a 1-1 draw in their match against Panama. Mexico will now aim to win their third FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup title in Peru later this year.
Real Monarchs are in the midst their second season in MLS NEXT Pro, with Delgado playing the bulk of the minutes in goal for the Team. The Team will continue regular season play on Sunday, June 24th, playing Portland Timbers2 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, first touch will be at 7:00 p.m. MDT.
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