Indiana Kids playing at U17 World Cup in Nigeria
Indiana has 2 kids over in Nigeria participating in the U17 World Cup right now. Both kids grew up here in Central Indiana. 
Eriq Zavaleta is well known in circles as his Dad, Carlos is a well known coach in the area for FC Pride. He also runs a soccer academy in Westfield providing individual instruction to kids. Eriq is a technically gifted player who plays defence for the US National Team.
Perry Kitchen is another Central Indiana product on the roster. He also started at FC Pride, but is now a product of the Chicago Magic.
Both players are currently in residency at Bradenton learning how to become professional soccer players. If they succeed, maybe they will DaMarcus Beasely as famous Hoosier soccer players.
Games are being televised on ESPNU and ESPN360. Check both of them out:
Date Matchup Time Venue TV Info Center
Oct. 26, 2009 U.S. Under-17 Men vs. Spain Under-17 Men 2 p.m. ET
Kano, Nigeria ESPNU, ESPN360.com and Galavision
Oct. 29, 2009 U.S. Under-17 Men vs. Malawi Under-17 Men 11 a.m. ET
Kano, Nigeria ESPNU and ESPN360.com
Nov. 1, 2009 U.S. Under-17 Men vs. UAE Under-17 Men 10 a.m. ET
Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria ESPNU, ESPN360.com and 10 a.m. ET/PT on Galavision
Come on boys, make us proud!
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