The U.S. Under-18 National Team will compete against the Canadian National Team as part of International Bowl Week. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

Selected by USA Football, the team features 50 of the nation’s top 11th graders. Last spring and summer, athletes from across the United States competed for roster spots during USA Football’s Regional Development Camps and National Development Games. Each year, the nation’s top high school players take on Canada in a variety of age divisions at the International Bowl.

To learn more about the U.S. National Team program, click here.

Many of the U.S. Under-18 players have competed together in past years during International Bowl and summer events. This year marks the fourth international competition for many of the U.S. athletes, including running back Robert Washington of Charlotte, N.C., who first started competing for USA Football as an eighth grader.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for high school students with a valid high school ID and free for anyone 14 or younger. Click here to purchase tickets online.

Players to watch

• Trevon Diggs, WR, Gaithersburg, Md. Diggs may be best known as the younger brother of current Maryland star Staffon Diggs, but Trevon’s talent will soon help him make his own mark on college football. At 6-0, 165, Diggs is one of a rare athletes who floats on the field seemingly on a separate gear. Look for him to emerge as one of the nation’s pre-eminent prospects.
• Joel Dublanko, LB, Aberdeen, Wash. Dublanko first joined USA Football as a member of the Under-16 program, instantly grabbing attention with his 6-3, 230-pound frame and excellent sense for the game. He has scholarship offers from Tennessee, Mississippi State and Washington State.
• Dwayne Haskins, QB, Potomac, Md. Haskins holds more than 30 NCAA FBS scholarship offers, including ones from Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Maryland. At 6-2, 185, he is recognized as one of the nation’s top prospects by all major recruiting services. Haskins competed on the inaugural 2011 Under-15 National Team in Canton, Ohio. His ability to excel in the classroom in recognizing defensive schemes and offensive strategies quickly set him apart.
• Eli Johnson, OL, Oxford, Miss. Johnson arose as a top prospects within the Class of 2016 class during a National Development Game week, where he displayed outstanding talent against some of the nation’s top pass rushers. The 6-3, 295-pound offensive lineman has verbally committed to play college football at Ole Miss.
• Jared Mayden, DB, Rowlett, Texas. USA Football fans first saw Mayden at a Regional Development Camp in 2013 and immediately saw the potential this prospect brings. The 6-foot, 190-pound Sachse High School star went on to play at the National Development Games and then for the Under-17 National Team, earning Game MVP honors. Mayden holds more than 30 NCAA FBS scholarship offers with programs such as Texas, Oregon, Ohio State, Texas A&M and Baylor. He is ranked among the nation’s top prospects by all major recruiting services (ESPN, Scout.com, Rivals.com and 24/7Sports).
• Darius Powe, WR, El Cerrito, H.S. Powe turned heads this past summer in Los Angeles during the National Development Games, where he ran crisp routes and showed tremendous ability to go up and get balls. Look for the 6-2, 195-pound Powe to emerge throughout the week as an elite pass catcher.
• Robert Washington, RB, Charlotte, N.C. Washington has been a member of the U.S. National Team at every age level, beginning with the 2011 Under-15 squad in Canton, Ohio. His selection to the Under-18 National Team marks a well-deserved honor. The 5-10, 215-pound Washington has more than 40 scholarship offers, including Ohio State, Nebraska, Michigan, Florida and Stanford.

U.S. coaching staff

Aaron Ingram from University of Nevada will serve as the head coach for the Under-18 National Team. The Wolf Pack are coming off a 7-6 season, including an appearance in the New Orleans Bowl. . Ingram has more than 15 years of college football coaching experience. In July 2014, he served as one of four head coaches for the U.S. National Team Development Games in Los Angeles, Calif.The NCAA grants permission to USA Football as the national governing body of the sport to permit current NCAA coaches to serve as instructors at U.S. National Team events

National Team alumni

Each year, the U.S. National Team features some of football’s future stars. Players selected to represent the United States show dedication, hard work and leadership befitting a national team player.

National Team alumni include:

• Michael Bennett, DL, Ohio State
• Malcom Brown, DT, Texas
• Alex Carter, DB, Stanford
• Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
• Aaron Green, RB, TCU
• Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
• Jonathan Hilliman, RB, Boston College
• Kevin Hogan, QB, Stanford
• Justin Jackson, RB, Northwestern
• Tarean Folston, RB, Notre Dame
• Devin Funchess, WR/TE, Michigan
• Mike Hull, LB, Penn State
• Tyrann Mathieu, DB, Arizona Cardinals
• Jack Mewhort, OL, Indianapolis Colts
• Ty Montgomery, WR, Stanford
• Charles Nelson, RB, Oregon
• Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
• Bryce Petty, QB, Baylor
• Jaxon Shipley, WR, Texas
• Stephon Tuitt, DL, Pittsburgh Steelers
• Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
• Jesus Wilson, WR, Florida State

Series history

The 2015 game will mark the third time the U.S. Under-18 National Team and Canada will compete at that level.

In 2013, the two teams played in Austin, Texas, as part of the International Bowl series. The U.S. came from behind with a tremendous effort from running back Brandon Monroe (Loomis, Calif./San Jose State), who earned Game MVP for his 238 yards rushing and three TDs on 32 carries in a 29-14 victory.

In 2014, Canada dominated play in Arlington, Texas, defeated the U.S., 54-9.

With one win a piece, the two National Teams will be competing for bragging rights and the series lead in the match-up.

Under-18 National Team roster

Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Hometown	High school
Henry Allen	QB	6-0	185	Dallas, Texas	Highland Park
Sean Behrens	DL	6-2	275	Lithia, Fla.	Newsome
Daniel Bender	TE	6-4	205	El Cajon, Calif.	Valhalla
Manny Berz	P-K	5-9	170	Riverside, Calif.	Citrus Hill
Jamarian Caston	LB	6-0	220	South San Francisco, Calif.	Archbishop Riordan
Kenneth Caston Jr.	LB	6-1	190	Richmond, Calif.	El Cerrito
Manly Collins	DB	5-11	175	Friendswood, Texas	Clear Creek
Brandon DePrato	WR	6-4	195	Cypress, Texas	Cy-Woods
Trevon Diggs	WR	6-0	170	Rockville, Md.	Avalon School
Collin Dowling	DL	6-0	218	Fallbrook, Calif.	Fallbrook
Joel Dublanko	LB	6-3	235	Aberdeen, Wash.	Aberdeen
Chima Dunga	DL	6-2	235	Irvington, N.J.	Queen of Peace
Sean Engel	WR	6-5	190	Chaska, Minn.	Chaska
Stevin Fields	DL	6-1	210	San Antonio, Texas	Johnson
Jerry Finley	DL	6-2	285	San Francisco, Calif.	Archbishop Riordan
Devin Floyd	RB	5-7	170	Riverside, Calif.	Citrus Hill
Reese Forest	OL	6-1	280	The Woodlands, Texas	St Pius X
Ryan Fulcher	OL	6-4	265	Ormond Beach, Fla.	Seabreeze H.S.
Jake Fuzak	DL	6-5	265	Buffalo, N.Y.	Williamsville South
Terrence Harris	WR	6-3	195	Portsmouth, Va.	Churchland
Dwayne Haskins	QB	6-4	195	Gaithersburg, Md.	The Bullis School
William Humphreys	TE	6-4	225	Woodland Hills, Calif.	Notre Dame
Mohamed Jabbie	WR	6-0	170	Dayton, N.J.	South Brunswick
Kama Jackson Jr.	DB	5-7	160	Miami, Fla.	Miami Beach Sr.
Jordan Jefferson	DB	5-10	183	Burlington, N.J.	Camden Catholic
Eli Johnson	OL	6-3	295	Oxford, Miss.	Lafayette
William Kane	OL	6-1	240	Palmdale, Calif.	Paraclete
Vincent Karabatsos	OL	6-1	250	Washington Township, N.J.	Bergen Catholic
Nick Mahalak	LB	6-0	215	Monroe, Mich.	Culver Military Academy
Jared Mayden	DB	6-0	190	Rowlett, Texas	Sachese
Kevin Murtha	OL	6-2	275	Oakdale, Conn.	Montville
Jimmy Pallotto	OL	6-1	250	Englewood, Colo.	Cherry Creek
Jason Pirtle	WR	6-3	215	Locust Grove, Calif.	Locus Grove
Lucas Plate	OL	6-4	317	New Caney, Texas	Splendora
Jonathan Pollock	LB	6-0	212	Orlando, Fla.	Dr. Phillips
Darius Powe	WR	6-2	194	El Sobrante, Calif.	El Cerrito
Thomas Riggins IV	OL	6-3	340	St. Petersburg, Fla.	Keswick Christian
Quintin Sanders	DL	6-2	280	Albany, Ga.	Mitchell County
Izaya Sands	DB	6-2	190	Jefferson, Mo.	Jefferson City
Seyoum Settepani	OL	6-3	280	Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.	Cheshire Academy
Sarid Shahdaiah	LB	6-3	220	Houston, Texas	Dekaney
Hunter Simmons	RB	6-0	185	Huntington Beach, Calif.	Huntington Beach
Merrick Sims II	DB	5-11	178	Atlanta, Georgia	The Westminster Schools
Aaron Speicht	RB	5-9	180	Clinton, Md.	Bishop Ireton
Alec Stevenson	LB	5-11	218	Malibu, Calif.	Malibu
Rashaun Taft	DB	6-0	175	Smyrna, Ga.	Osborne
Izayah Taylor	LB	6-2	230	Rockville, Maryland	The Avalon School
Daniel Tookes-Gates	WR	6-4	220	Hayward, Calif.	Stellar Prep
Tristan Hawn	OL	6-6	265	Evans, Ga.	Augusta Christian
Tavai Tuitasi	DL	6-2	228	South San Francisco, Calif.	South San Francisco
Grady Vazquez	LB	5-11	200	Ramona, Calif.	Ramona
James Volino	OL	6-2	290	Westbury, N.Y.	W.T.Clarke
Nick Walters	OL	6-3	240	Colleyville, Texas	Colleyville Heritage
Robert Washington	RB	5-11	215	Charlotte, N.C.	Southlake Christian
Phillip White Jr.	DL	6-3	220	Sacramento, Calif.	Bradshaw Christian
Brandon Wildman	QB	6-3	185	Monticello, Ill.	Monticello
Ezra Wrice	DL	6-2	260	Paterson, N.J.	DePaul Catholic
Matthew Yarbrough	LB	6-0	235	Rowlett, Texas	Sachse

U.S. Under-18 National Team coaching staff:

Name	Position	High school
Aaron Ingram	Head coach	University of Nevada
Del Smith	Defensive coordinator	Arlington (Va.) Bishop O’Connell
Tyree Spinner	Receivers	Gaithersburg (Md.) Avalon
Emmett Jones	Running backs	Dallas South Oak Cliff
Tim Teyki	Defensive line	Rosenberg (Texas) Terry
Central McClellion	Defensive backs	Delray Beach (Fla.) American Heritage