Sawyer Jura called up to U.S. Soccer U-20 Men's National Team Training Camp during October FIFA window

Jura to join U.S. U-20s in Spain from Oct. 6-15

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers2 defender Sawyer Jura has been called into the U.S. Soccer U-20 Men’s National Team for training camp during the October FIFA window, U.S. Soccer announced today. 

Jura, 19, will join the U.S. U-20s in a training camp from October 6-15 in San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain. During the camp, the U-20 MNT will play Finland U-21 on Oct. 10 and Elche B on Oct. 14. Both matches will be played at Pinatar Arena.

Jura has made nine appearances with U.S. U-17s and has yet to earn a cap for the U-20s. Since debuting for Timbers2 on August 27, 2022, the Bend native has tallied 48 appearances (37 starts) in MLS NEXT Pro, recording two goals and four assists. On July 4, 2024, Jura made his MLS and first-team debut coming on as a second half substitute at FC Dallas. Most recently, Jura appeared for the Timbers in the club’s U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 victory over Tacoma Defiance on May 6, 2025.