Ousseni Bouda was just 11 years old and growing up in the west African country of Burkina Faso when his family took the ultimate leap of faith by sending him alone to Ghana to play soccer.
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Today's USMNT news includes John Brooks' ambitions for the national team, Jesse Marsch spotted at a Chicago Fire game and Paxten Aaronson out for U20s.
United States interim coach Anthony Hudson said it was job done after overseeing two friendlies for the national team - despite failing to win either of them.
The United States men's national team played to a 0-0 draw against Colombia on Saturday night atDignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, in their.