The United States U-18 Men's National Soccer Team is the national under-18 soccer team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation. The U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team serves as a transition for players between the Under-17 National Team and the Under-20 National Team. In 2018, the Under-18 age group consists of players born on Jan. 1, 2001 or later. Though the team does not compete in a world championship, head coach Omid Namazi and his squad compete in international tournaments and hold several domestic training camps throughout the year.