Meet the Dallas Cup squad | OneFootball

Newcastle's youngsters will compete in the Gordon Jago Super Group between 13-20 April, marking their third appearance in the elite Under-19 bracket after featuring in North America's oldest and most prestigious international youth soccer tournament back in 1998 and 2003.

Anthony Gordon, Kieran Trippier and Matt Targett have all participated in the competition during the early stages of their career and United's current crop of talented youngsters will be bidding to become the first English side since Everton in 2016 to win the "Boot and Ball" trophy.

Chris Moore and James Marwood's side, consisting of 19 players, will face defending champions São Paulo in their opening Group B fixture on Sunday, 13th April (kick-off 9pm BST) at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, one of the country's largest stadiums which holds over 90,000 seats.

The young Magpies will then take on US outfit Lonestar SC the following day at Richland College (kick-off 8pm BST) before a clash against Mexican side Tigres UANL at the Toyota Soccer Centre on Wednesday, 16th April (kick-off 8pm BST).

The winners of the three groups will advance into the semi-final stages, with the team gaining the most points who fails to finish in top spot of their respective group also booking their place in the last-four, and the cup ties will take place at the Toyota Stadium, home of MLS outfit FC Dallas.

Newcastle United - Dallas Cup squad

Goalkeepers:

James Taylor and Tyler Jones

Defenders:

Aaron Epia, Jake Durrant, Henry Johnson, Jude Cogdon, Guy Bloomer, Thomas Old, Lesecond Yeutembip.

Midfielders:

Matthew Taylor, Alex O'Donovan, Baran Yildiz, Mason Miley, Fraser Harper, Noah Morgan.

Forwards:

Matheos Ferreira, Kacey Wooster, Kayden Lucas, Kyle Fitzgerald.

Steve Harper, Newcastle United Academy Director, said: "The Dallas Cup is a prestigious tournament that presents our young squad with an invaluable opportunity to test themselves against top-tier international talent.

“It’s a chance for our players to grow not only as footballers but as individuals, experiencing different cultures and challenges that will prepare them for future success.

“Representing Newcastle United on a global stage is a proud moment for the Academy, and I’m confident our young Magpies will embrace the occasion."