Johan Cruyff’s grandson called up to play for USA under-18 team
The most famous name in Dutch football could appear on an international men’s team sheet for the first time in...
Johan Cruyff's grandson, Shae Cruijff-Beane, has been called up to play for the United States' under-18 team in upcoming matches in Europe. The 17-year-old midfielder, who plays for Spanish club Gimnàstic de Tarragona, may make his international debut for the USA for the first time in 30 years. Shae's eligibility stems from both his father, Johan Cruyff, and his mother, who spent part of her childhood in Catalonia.
The USA under-18 squad also features Ajax midfielder Xander Newstead, who grew up in San Francisco and joined the Amsterdam club's youth team at the age of 10.
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