PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Nike International Friendlies

Members of the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team sing the Star Spangled Banner before the start of their match against Brazil Dec. 13.

Haji Wright celebrates following his goal in the eighth minute.

Haji Wright is congratulated by a teammate following his goal in the eighth minute, which gave the U.S. a 1-0 lead.

The U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team celebrates after taking a 1-0 lead against Brazil Dec. 13.

The United States’ Josh Perez battles a Brazilian defender for possession in the first half.

Joe Gallardo scored a goal and recorded two assists for the U.S.

The United States’ Josh Perez attempts to maintain possession away from Brazil’s Gustavo Xavier.

Brazil’s Kleber Augusto and the United States’ Luca de la Torre battle for possession during the first half.