Exclusive: Why Sergino Dest chose USMNT and what's next for young Ajax star
Sergino Dest grew up in the Netherlands, but with a slim chance of representing his home country, his U.S. passport offered a different opportunity.
2019 Schedule
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1st in UEFA European Championship Qualifying
USMNT to play friendly at Netherlands in March
The United States will play the Netherlands on March 26 at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, U.S. Soccer announced on Friday.
Euro 2020 draw: Who are favourites, who are no-hopers?
Ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 draw (live at noon ET on ESPNEWS and ESPN3), we look at the contenders, outsiders and no-hopers for the tournament.
Shaka's Power Rankings give no love to World Cup champs (1:47)
Wijnaldum hat trick earns Netherlands easy win
Georginio Wijnaldum struck a hat trick as the Netherlands, who had already booked a spot at Euro 2020, eased to a 5-0 victory over Estonia.
Wijnaldum hat trick as Netherlands romp vs. Estonia (1:43)
Dutch boss Koeman a good fit at Barca - Abidal
Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal has said Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman fits the criteria to coach Barcelona one day.
Van Dijk: Netherlands 'back where they belong'
Virgil van Dijk says the Netherlands are "back where they belong" after sealing automatic qualification for the 2020 European Championship.
Netherlands are still 'missing something up front' (0:51)
Davis misses penalty as Netherlands seal Euro spot
Netherlands booked their place at Euro 2020 with a 0-0 draw against Northern Ireland, whose hopes automatic qualification slipped away.
Leboeuf: Depay lacks consistency for Premier League (1:22)
Koeman open to Barca job after Euro 2020
Ronald Koeman has said he could leave for Barcelona after the European Championships next year.
Sergino Dest: I want to make the U.S. proud (1:41)
Ajax defender Dest chooses U.S. over Netherlands
Talented dual national Sergino Dest, 18, commits international future to the U.S, ending speculation he could flip to his native Netherlands.
Koeman has Barca clause in Netherlands contract
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has a clause in his contract which would allow him to leave if Barcelona came in for him, a KNVB director said.
Wijnaldum double sees Netherlands past Belarus
Georginio Wijnaldum's two first half goals handed Netherlands a 2-1 away win over Belarus on Sunday in a Euro 2020 qualifying match.
Wijnaldum puts on a show in Netherlands win (1:07)
Netherlands survive Northern Ireland scare (1:37)
Dutch grab late goals to beat Northern Ireland
Memphis Depay scored twice and Luuk de Jong was also on target as the Netherlands came back with 10 minutes left to beat Northern Ireland.
Magennis gives Northern Ireland shock lead vs. Netherlands (1:13)
Why Sergino Dest should represent Holland, not the USMNT
Sergino Dest finds himself in a tug of war between Netherlands and the U.S. for his services. Simon Kuper says the Dutch are the logical choice.
Euro Qualifiers: Time for the Dutch to step up; France are on upset alert
Club matches may be on hiatus for the next 10 days, but that doesn't mean that there isn't some tasty Euro qualifiers to tuck into.
Dest: I always imagined playing for Netherlands
Ajax right-back Sergino Dest has said that, as a child, he always pictured himself playing for the Dutch national side.
Pulisic headlines USMNT roster, Dest absent
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Jozy Altidore headline the 26-man U.S. roster but Sergino Dest is a notable absentee.
Footballer shot dead in Amsterdam attack
A former Dutch professional footballer who played for clubs in Portugal, Hungary and England has been shot dead in Amsterdam, police said.
2019-20 ECQ Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
2019-20 Team LeadersUEFA European Championship Qualifying
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsUEFA European Championship Qualifying
Goal Difference17Tied-8th
Goals Scored248th
Assists20Tied-6th
Goals Conceded7Tied-14th