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NYRB's Agudelo has European ambitions

New York Red Bulls youngster Juan Agudelo admits he has ambitions to one day play in Europe.

The 18-year old USA international helped his side clinch the 2011 Emirates Cup thanks to a 1-1 draw with Premier League giants Arsenal yesterday and said that down the track he would love to have a crack at playing somewhere in football's heartland.

"I would love to one day. But we will see," he told MLSsoccer.com.

And Agudelo said it was a surprise to come away from the two-day tournament with the trophy but added that it would give the team impetus to push on to the MLS Cup final.

"To be honest, I don't think any of us expected this," he added. "We came through with the tie here and did well to keep a 1-0 lead the first game.

"This win gives us a lot of confidence. If we work together and stay compact at the back, then we can keep clean sheets and be successful towards the end of the season.

"Personally, I just want to help my team to reach the final of the MLS Cup. That is our goal now."

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