The 2015 International Bowl is in the books with Canada earning the International Bowl Cup after winning three of five games Jan. 30 to Feb. 7 in Arlington, Texas. Canada captured the Under-15, Under-16 and Under-18 levels, while the United States was victorious at Under-17 and Under-19.

The event was a fun and exciting time as teams practiced for a week before playing jamborees and games at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, as well as University of Texas-Arlington’s Maverick Stadium. More than 40 of the top high school seniors also signed their national letters of intent during a special breakfast at AT&T Stadium.

Times, dates and locations are not yet set for the 2016 International Bowl, but tryouts are under way. Attend one of USA Football’s 24 Regional Development Camps to begin your journey to the U.S. National Team. Click here to learn more.

See below for story, photo and video links, and quotes for each of the 2015 International Bowl games. For more stories, visit: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/696.

Under-19:

Game story and box score: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/post/9875/u.s.-under-19-national-team-defeats-canada,-35-0,-to-cap-2015-international-bowl

Game and practice photos: http://nationalteam.smugmug.com/International-Competitions/2015-International-Bowl

Signing Day Breakfast photos: https://usafootball.box.com/s/kfdqqy4avuiohs4q68ubf5ry4d10isgb

Signing Day Breakfast videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLayOy0XmkMjfZGeftJGBBGHHUCimv9Z6B

Game video: Coming soon

Quotes:

Prentice McKinney, USA defensive back and MVP, Dallas, Texas.

“This whole week was really fun. It was exciting. Now, I’m ready for college. It’s what I’ve been waiting for four years.”

 “I learned a lot this week. I improved my techniques and competed against really good players. I’ve also gotten to know guys and it’s been fun going against guys from other states. Great experience.”

Tom Westerberg, USA head coach, Allen, Texas.

“I’ve coached in all-star games, but this is the best of the best in the country playing for the United States. To get these guys to come together in seven short practices is a testament to the players and the coaches.”

 “All the players, all the coaches were awesome all week, and this put a real nice cap on it. These are character kids who came out and played the best they could.”

 “This coaching staff is second to none. They worked their tails off to get their groups ready, and it showed. I had a blast, and I learned a lot from a lot of smart coaches this week.”

Tyler Petite, USA tight end, Moraga, Calif.

 “It was so much fun to go out there today and show what we could do. You don’t know what to expect in this game because there’s no film, no scouting reports. You just prepare yourself as best you can and be ready.”

 “We could see they were big, so we had to play our hearts out and play fast. We were physical. I was just happy that I could contribute as I did.”

 “This week was great for me because I got to play as a slot receiver, which will help in college. I got a lot better at getting off the ball and into routes. I love all the guys who were here. This was a tight bunch, and the coaches brought out the best in us. I got to know some guys who were great athletes and better people. I’m proud to have been part of this.”

Riley Neal, USA quarterback, Yorktown, Ind.

“I felt good in the offense even though none of us had played in a long time. It was fun to just get out and play.”

Under-18:

Game story and box score: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/post/9847/canada-defeats-u.s.,-25-9,-in-under-18-matchup

Game and practice photos: http://nationalteam.smugmug.com/International-Competitions/2015-International-Bowl

Game video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmfqZ9ODisA&index=2&list=PLayOy0XmkMjfOSeKSeuro5lHCoBXj7TGr

Quotes:

Jamarion Caston, USA linebacker, San Francisco, Calif.

“Pride … pride for playing for my country. Nobody gave up and nobody should’ve given up. I made sure that none of our players were on the bench and that they were cheering their country on.”

Dwayne Haskins, USA quarterback, Gaithersburg, Md.

“I tried my best and the team tried its best, but it wasn’t our game. We’re better than what we played today.”

Under-17:

Game story and box score: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/post/9851/u.s.-under-17-closes-out-canada-at-international-bowl,-24-10

Game and practice photos: http://nationalteam.smugmug.com/International-Competitions/2015-International-Bowl

Game video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ9ToQkbujk

Quotes:

Lindell Stone, USA quarterback and MVP, Dallas, Texas

“We’re from all different places across the country, but we really came together today and made a good team. The MVP trophy was just a consolation prize and wasn’t that important to me. The important thing was that we got the win.”

Gary Swenson, USA Under-17 head coach, West Des Moines, Iowa

“They listened, they paid attention, they were coachable, and they were just fun.”

 “I agreed to do this because every project I’ve done with USA Football has been awesome. They run a first class operation. To get to play in this facility (AT&T Cowboys Stadium), this is a once in a lifetime shot for all of us. There was no downside to the whole week.”

Under-16:

Game story and box score: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/post/9849/u.s.-under-16-team-falls-short-in-loss-to-canada

Game and practice photos: https://usafootball.app.box.com/s/uuv36m3ganftqbkfkecvb1efv80omb5z/1/2992207387

Game video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Whpos_j8o

Quotes:

Tom Verbanic, USA head coach, Flint Hill, Oakton, Va.[SP1] 

“If you learn something, learn this, being in the right spot at the right time goes a long way toward winning football games. If you will just keep working to be the best person you can be, you’ve got a shot at being something special.”

David Shannon, USA wide receiver and MVP, Lake Mary, Fla.

“I learned a lot of different techniques like getting off the line and aligning properly. It helps a lot to learn new techniques and perspectives at wide receiver.”

Under-15:

Game story and box score: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/post/9850/u.s.-under-15-national-team-loses-to-canada,-42-0

Game and practice photos: http://nationalteam.smugmug.com/International-Competitions/2015-International-Bowl

Game video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZeyADUycF4

Quotes:

Tom Bainter, USA head coach, Bothell High School, Bothell, Wash.

“We wanted them to play the game the right way. That’s snap to whistle, run to the football, tackle, block and be a great teammate.”

Select Team:

Game story and box score: http://usafootball.com/blogs/u.s.-national-team/post/9848/u.s.-select-team-enjoys-good-week-capped-by-win-over-ifaf-world-team

Game and practice photos:  http://nationalteam.smugmug.com/International-Competitions/2015-International-Bowl

Game video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwmN2nPYMDQ

Quotes:

Rocky Hager, USA head coach, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, N.J.

“Our kids really competed the entire game. I was proud of the way they worked all week. They represented our country well and had first class attitudes.”

Scotty Forbes, USA quarterback, Sterling, Va.

“It’s probably the best moment of my football life so far. The hard work I put in every week pays off. No matter the lows, nothing pays off more than winning the MVP.”

“I tried out for the team two years in a row, missed the cut two years ago, made the cut for the regional development game this past year and became a late call up a few weeks ago.”

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