Tacoma Defiance standouts Stu Hawkins, Chris Aquino help United States qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup
The future is bright for both club and country. On Thursday, the United States qualified for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup by defeating host nation Guatemala 5-3 in the 2023 Concacaf U-17 Championship Quarterfinal. Tacoma Defiance standouts Stu Hawkins and Chris Aquino have been regular contributors for the young