Goals by Omar Salgado and Jerome Kiesewetter led the United States Under 18 national team to a 2-0 win over Israel Monday afternoon.

Defending the 2010 Milk Cup title from a summer ago, Salgado headed home a cross from Pateadores attacker Jose Villareal in the second half after the two teams entered halftime tied 0-0. Kiesewetter, a member of Hertha Berlin’s youth squad, added a second insurance goal in stoppage time.

The U.S. continues Milk Cup play on Wednesday (3 pm ET) when they take on Mexico.

U.S. XI: Cody Cropper; Boyd Okwuonu (Jalen Robinson, 45), Walker Zimmerman, Bryan Gallego, Juan Ocegueda; Jordan McCrary, Jose Villareal (Luis Gil, 69), Will Packwood; Jerome Kiesewetter (Javan Torre, 90+), Omar Salgado (Victor Pineda, 84), Michael Ambrose (Marcus Salandy-Defour, 45)

As the U.S. U-20 roster comes together this summer for a training session in Vichy, France, it will also serve as a cruel reminder for the team’s failed quest to make the trip to Colombia for this summer’s Under 20 World Cup.

That point has already been digested, however, and with Tab Ramos in charge of the U-20s this time around, it’s a group that has one eye on the next cycle with six players included in the group who will still be eligible for the next cycle. Rongen is likely to be involved in some capacity, although it’s no longer as coach.

Just two college players remain in this group, and that number could soon become one depending on what happens with Kelyn Rowe. He’s certainly a player who would benefit from moving to a league abroad, assuming he settles in and fits the right club. A return to UCLA wouldn’t be a bad thing too, of course.

Here’s a look at the roster:

GOALKEEPERS: Cody Cropper (Ipswich Town), Brian Sylvestre (Vancouver Whitecaps FC)

DEFENDERS: Anthony Brooks (Hertha BSC), Sean Cunningham (Molde FK), Sacir Hot (New York Red Bulls), Sebastien Ibeagha (Duke), Daniel Potts (West Ham United), Kofi Sarkodie (Houston Dynamo)

MIDFIELDERS: Luis Gil (Real Salt Lake), Sebastian Lletget (West Ham United), Dillon Powers (Notre Dame), Kelyn Rowe (UCLA), Conor Shanosky (D.C. United), Donny Toia (Real Salt Lake)

FORWARDS: Terrence Boyd (Hertha BSC), Conor Doyle (Derby County FC), Josh Gatt (Molde FK), Joe Gyau (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Jerome Kiesewetter (Hertha BSC), Victor Ulloa (FC Dallas)

Quick Notes:

• All MLS players involved are those not involved with consistent minutes with their respective teams. Wouldn’t have been surprised to see Ethan White in this group, but he’s playing heavy minutes already for D.C. United.
• Kofi Sarkodie’s return is a chance to impress and make some noise for an Olympic spot.
• Speaking of Olympics, that’s the other tournament that U.S. Soccer will have an eye on with this group. There’s no question about the talent, although they did come up short in qualifying.
• From what I’ve seen of him, Sebastien Ibeagha will be a Home Grown signing for Houston Dynamo sooner rather than later. Possibly after the next college season.
• The youngsters playing for Hertha — Anthony Brooks, Terrence Boyd, Jerome Kiesewetter — all have a chance to play in Germany’s top flight after Hertha secured its promotion to the 1.Bundesliga last weekend.
• Nice to see another group of faces who I’ve never heard of. Well, haven’t heard of a handful of these guys.

D.C. United needs their own stadium.

A few more photos after the jump.

New England’s elation after scoring a second against D.C. Take particular note of Steve Nicol’s reaction.

Philadelphia Union fans wait in the shadow of Citizens Bank Park, all thanks to Joe Biden.

D.C. United fans represented well, despite the result.

Le Toux runs up for the game winner

Sons of Ben basking in the glow of the club’s first-ever win.

If the sign says it, then it’s true right?

Counting down the days are we? The season needs to start on time.

The Where the Hell is Matt? YouTube sensation returns, this time gallivanting around the host of the 2010 World Cup. Words do this one injustice — watch and enjoy.

A picture off our new camera. Looking forward to immersing myself in some photography.