FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (November 7, 2026) – New England Revolution midfielder Cristiano Oliveira has been selected for international duty by the United States Under-19 Men's National Team. Oliveira, a Homegrown Player, is one of 20 players chosen by United States Under-19 Head Coach Rob Valentino for the upcoming international camp in Turkey, featuring friendly matches against Jordan (Nov. 14) and Indonesia (Nov. 16).
Oliveira owns two international appearances for the United States Under-19 Men's National Team, suiting up for his debut, a full 90-minute performance, in a 2-0 victory over the Wales Under-19s on September 29. The Somerville, Mass. native followed with a 45-minute appearance against the Norway Under-18s, recording an assist in a 4-3 win for the United States on October 5. Oliveira also previously represented the United States at the Under-18, Under-17, Under-16, and Under-15 levels.
An 18-year-old midfielder, Oliveira enjoyed a standout 2026 season with New England's developmental team, Revolution II, in MLS NEXT Pro. Oliveira led Revolution II with 52 key passes and nine assists over 19 games played, all starts, helping New England secure its second straight appearance in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs. Over three seasons with Revolution II, Oliveira owns six goals and 11 assists across 53 appearances, including 47 starts.
Oliveira, who featured in the 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game, became the 15th Homegrown Player signing in New England's club history in January 2026. He made his MLS debut on May 23, entering as a second-half substitute at Charlotte FC. Oliveira also owns an additional three appearances for the Revolution's senior team in U.S. Open Cup play.



