She is the only professional player in either of the two training camps. [8] They then lost to Japan in the third-place match. The camp will run from Oct. 18-28 in Commerce City, Colorado. Lopez played in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, and, joined by Cheney, Heath and Rodriguez, also represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Were looking forward to getting this group together in Colorado and we really like the mix of players as far as age, experience level and positions, said Andonovski. This summer, the U.S. women's national team will aim to do what no team has ever done before and win a third successive Women's World Cup title. On the roster: Cade Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Dante Sealy (Jong PSV), Brian Gutirrez (Chicago Fire) The talent The World Cup tournament was played as a U-19 event in its first two iterations, in 2002 and 2004. Four players will attempt to qualify for their second U-20 World Cup in Smith, defender Naomi Girma, midfielder Brianna Pinto and forward Alexa Spaanstra. From there, the teams will play a single-elimination tournament with the two finalists and third-place game winner qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup. After clinching its record sixth confederation title that March, the 2020 FIFA Under-20 Womens World Cup was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. To prepare for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Japan, the team played 8 friendlies (winning seven) and qualifying with ease for the World Cup, scoring 24 goals in the qualifying tournament, while conceding only once. The US team again coasted through the CONCACAF qualifying tournament, winning all 5 matches without even conceding a single goal. But who will be on its World Cup roster? For this camp, it just did not make sense for the players in Europe to leave their club environments, where they are getting quality training games, as they are just starting to get settled, said Andonovski. Twenty of the players on the roster competed in the NWSL Challenge Cup and 20 have seen action in the NWSL Fall Series. Her goal against Japan provides an example of a player whos ready to take advantage of a singular chance against a tricky opponent. Both events will be held at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. With international competition right around the corner, were really looking forward to seeing our U-20 and U-17 USWNTs get back together on the field, said USWNT General Manager Kate Markgraf. The USA will open the tournament on Friday, Feb. 22 against Cuba, continue Group C play on Sunday, Feb. 24 vs. host Dominican Republic and wrap up the opening stage on Tuesday, Feb. 26 vs. Honduras. The GA has announced a new director position. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. Midfielder Sally Menti (Santa Clara), forward Michelle Cooper (Duke) and forward Alexis Missimo were named Freshman of the Year in their respective conferences (WCC, ACC, Big 12). All goals scored in international matches only. The USA has won a record five Concacaf Womens U-20 Championships. The FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup and U-17 Womens World Cup are scheduled for 2022 in Costa Rica and India, respectively. Harvey will bring three alternates to the pre-camp for training purposes, but the trio will depart before the tournament, barring any injuries. Twelve states are represented on the roster, with the most players (6) coming from California. Details will be announced soon. The roster features four players born after the conclusion of the 1999 FIFA Womens World Cup. The team won the 2010 CONCACAF Under-20 The U-20 women have won the CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship six times, in 2006, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2020;[12] the 2002 tournament did not have a championship final. Unfortunately for the Americans, this time the winning magic was not to be found as the game went into a shootout from the penalty spot and the Korean keeper dominated. The players hail from 16 states and play at 24 clubs, with the most, nine, coming from California and three each from NC Courage, San Diego Surf and Solar Soccer Club. This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience but do not collect personal information. GOALKEEPERS (3): Nadia Cooper (Washington State; Houston, Texas), Leah Freeman (Oregon; Berkeley, Calif.), Mia Justus (Florida State; Lakewood, Ohio), DEFENDERS (9): Avani Brandt (Stanford; Syosset, N.Y.), Lauren Flynn (Florida State; Arlington, Va.), Samar Guidry (Virginia; McKinney, Texas), Emily Mason (Rutgers; Flemington, N.J.), Aidan McConnell (Wisconsin; Dexter, Mich.), Ayo Oke (California; Lawrenceville, Ga.), Avery Patterson (North Carolina; Jacksonville, Fla.), Lilly Reale (UCLA; Hingham, Mass. Sydney Leroux is currently the all-time leading scorer for the USA at the U-20 level with 29 goals in 34 U-20 caps. As host of the U-20 WWC, Costa Rica qualified automatically and will not participate in the Concacaf Championship. Her on-ball work has always been an asset to her game, but the switch that has flipped in recent months is her ability to remain calm and clinically finish the chances she creates. These opportunities are a consequence of holding the FIFA Women's World Cup in the same year as the Pan American Games. The alternates are goalkeeper Meagan McClelland (Rutgers), defender Natalia Staude (Virginia) and midfielder Astrid Wheeler (Concorde Fire). U-17 USWNT Roster by Position (Club; Hometown) October Training Camp, GOALKEEPERS (4): Abigail Gundry (NC Courage; Wake Forest, N.C.), Victoria Safradin (Internationals SC; Eastlake, Ohio), Kealey Titmuss (Nationals; Grand Blanc, Mich.), Adelyn Todd (Real Colorado National; Littleon, Colo.), DEFENDERS (10): Hailey Baumann (Michigan Hawks; South Lyon, Mich.), Alyssa Gonzalez (San Diego Surf; Lemon Grove, Calif.), Morgan Juran (Real Colorado National; Littleton, Colo.), Savannah King (LAFC SoCal Youth; West Hills, Calif.), Cambry Patrick (Solar; Allen, Texas), Cameron Roller (Solar; Sherman, Texas), Keegan Schmeiser (Chicago United; Bolingbrook, Ill.), Maggie Taitano (San Diego Surf; Carlsbad, Calif.), Gisele Thompson (TFA Boys; Studio City, Calif.), Amelia Van Zanten (Eclipse; Buffalo Grove, Ill.), MIDFIELDERS (10): Mia Bhuta (Internationals SC; Pittsburgh, Pa.), Reese Black (Tophat; Atlanta, Ga.), Shae Harvey (Slammers FC HB KGE; Heromsa Beach, Calif.), Claire Hutton (World Class; Slingerlands, N.Y.), Riley Jackson (Concorde Fire; Roswell, Ga.), Lauren Martinho (NC Courage; Cary, N.C.), Ashley Pennie (Florida United; Miami, Fla.), Morgan Roy (Nationals; Commerce, Mich.), Samantha Smith (Boise Thorns FC; Boise, Idaho), Emma Yolinksy (Solar; Prosper, Texas), FORWARDS (12): Jasmine Aikey (MVLA; Palo Alto, Calif.), Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.), Isabella Field (Sporting Blue Valley; Leawood, Kan.), Maribel Flores (Slammers FC HB KGE; Fullerton, Calif.), Onyeka Gamero (Beach FC; Cerritos, Calif.), Nicollette Kiorpes (NEFC; Worcester, Mass. Kevins will bring two alternates to the pre-camp for training purposes midfielder Jillian Shimkin (Texas) and forward Katherine Rader (Florida United) but the players will depart camp before the tournament, barring any injuries. Five other members of that same team would join Tarpley as teammates on the senior international team: Rachel Buehler, Lori Chalupny, Heather O'Reilly, Leslie Osborne and Angie Woznuk. ), Laney Rouse (Virginia; Cary, N.C.), MIDFIELDERS (6): Emily Colton (North Carolina; Carlsbad, Calif.), Talia DellaPeruta (North Carolina; Cumming, Ga.), Alexis Missimo (Texas; Southlake, Texas), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; Wilsonville, Ore.), Jillian Shimkin (Penn State; Rockville Centre, N.Y.), Dasia Torbert (UCLA; Buford, Ga.), FORWARDS (6): Trinity Byars (Texas; Richardson, Texas), Michelle Cooper (Duke; Clarkston, Mich.), Simone Jackson (Southern California; Redondo Beach, Calif.), Andrea Kitahata (Stanford; Hillsborough, Calif.), Makenna Morris (Clemson; Germantown, Md. She will aim to add to her total at World Cup qualifying, her first U-20 appearance of the 2019-20 cycle. The team finished runners-up in the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. Leroux was again their leading scorer, tallying five goals in their four matches. The 2022 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship features 20 teams 16 divided into four groups of four, and four who have already advanced to the Round of 16 via pre-tournament qualifying. U-20 USWNT: Roster for 2020 CONCACAF Womens Under-20 Championship Announced U-20 USWNT ROSTER FOR 2020 CONCACAF WOMENS UNDER-20 Morgan scored the lone goal in the Concacaf W final against Canada last summer and has only looked more comfortable since then. The roster consists of nine players who saw action during the highly successful runs in Olympic Qualifying and/or at the SheBelieves Cup before the sporting world was shut down last spring. Eleven players on the U-20 roster were part of the U.S. team that won the 2018 Concacaf U-15 Girls Championship goalkeepers Nona Reason and Teagan Wy, midfielders Elise Evans, Evelyn Shores, midfielders Maggie Cagle, Sofia Cook, Yuna McCormack and Moultrie and forwards Allison Montoya, Katherine Rader and Alyssa Thompson. The 16-year-old Moultrie, who is also age-eligible for the U-17 USWNT, has made eight appearances for the Thorns in her debut NWSL season this year and scored her first pro goal during this summers Womens International Champions Cup. The roster includes nine players who saw action at the 2020 SheBelieves Cup last spring and nine who saw action during Olympic qualifying in January. Unsurprisingly, none of those 2002-born players have been named to this roster. As host, Costa Rica received an automatic bid to the world championship tournament. Jay Hoffman, who served as Higgins-Cirovski's assistant, took charge of the team and led them to a gold medal for the 1999 Pan American Games, the first time the tournament was open to women's teams. U.S. Womens National Team to end 7-month hiatus with training camp in Colorado, REPORTS: Jill Ellis featured among D.C. United head coach candidates, The St. James To Host NCAA Programs in Spring College Cup, Sign up today! For more information and details of how to disable cookies, please read our privacy policy. The U-20 USWNT is preparing for next years Concacaf U-20 Womens Championship which is set for Feb. 25-March 12 in the Dominican Republic. While theres still work to be done after the SheBelieves Cup, the reigning World Champions got key performances out of a few players who are ready to shine on the biggest stage. Olivia Moultrie and Jaedyn Shaw will headline the U.S. roster for the upcoming U-20 Womens World Cup in Costa Rica. In the run of play, she picked the ball out of the air, beat her defender on the dribble and calmly slotted the ball to the far post, past the keeper and into the back of the net. Defenders Cari Roccaro and Stephanie Amack returned from the 2012 World Cup winning side to lead the team along with Paris Saint-Germain target woman Lindsey Horan, the first American woman to skip college and turn professional, and Andi Sullivan, who was named co-captain despite being the youngest player on the squad during qualifiers. Last weekend, Tiernan scored and added an assist to send Rutgers to the College Cup for the first time since 2015. Keeping Horan at her best this summer will be an ongoing project for head coach Vlatko Andonovski, who appears to consider her intrinsic to his tactical plans for the midfield. For more information and details of how to disable cookies, please read our privacy policy. Morgan isnt being asked to beat defenders with pace anymore, but that didnt keep her off the scoresheet. The U-20 USWNT is preparing for next years Concacaf U-20 Womens Championship which is set for Feb. 25-March 12 in the Dominican Republic. The camp is set for Jan. 23-28 in Austin, Texas. Kilgore is a member of the Houston Dash staff. Not counting the USWNT Identification Camp last December, this is the first full National Team call-up for five players: Balcer, Girma, Gorden, Macario and Fishel. Swanson was named SheBelieves Cup MVP after the USWNTs 2-1 win over Brazil, and for good reason. Nogueira and O'Hara helped the 2008 U-20 team to qualify for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup that same year. ), Molly McDougal (DKSC; Prosper, Tex. U-20 USWNT Roster by Position (Club; Hometown) October Training Camp, GOALKEEPERS (3): Neeku Purcell (OL Reign Academy; Seattle, Wash.), Nona Reason (Indiana Fire; Noblesville, Ind. 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The 2020 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship introduces a new qualifying format that will feature 20 teams -- 16 divided into four groups of four, and four who have already advanced to the Round of 16 via pre-tournament qualifying. 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With the Pac-12 Conference potentially pushing womens soccer to the spring due to the pandemic, the two Stanford players and UCLAs Fishel have not played any matches this fall. Under-20 Womens National Team head coach Laura Harvey has a 20-player roster to represent the USA at the 2020 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship, to be Moultrie, the youngest player ever to play in the NWSL, made eight appearances for the Thorns in her debut NWSL season last year and scored her first pro goal during last summers Womens International Champions Cup. U.S. The final was a rematch with Germany. Four players on the roster are competing in this weekends NCAA College Cup: Florida State goalkeeper Mia Justus and defender Lauren Flynn as well as Rutgers defender Emily Mason and forward Riley Tiernan. By continuing to use the site you agree that we can save cookies on your device. In total, 10 players have represented the USA at a youth World Cup, while nine have participated in a youth World Cup qualifying tournament. The 24-year-old Pugh is the first USWNT player under the age of 30 to have a scoring streak of five or more goals since a 22-year-old Alex Morgan achieved the feat in 2012. The roster consists of 17 collegiate players, two youth club players and one professional in Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie, who is the lone 2005-born player on the roster. Other notable 2002 team members were Kelly Wilson, the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the U-20 team, as well as two-time Hermann Trophy winner Kerri Hanks, who would go on to become one of the most decorated players in women's collegiate soccer. Seventeen total players in camp have appeared at a FIFA Youth World Cup. Players born on or after Jan. 1, 2005, are age-eligible for the tournament. Concacaf qualifying tournaments for the youth world championships will be held early next year and the training camps will serve as important preparation as they jump-start the World Cup cycles. The U-17 USWNT will kick things off with a training camp from Oct. 10-17, followed immediately by a U-20 USWNT training camp from Oct. 17-24. ), Teagan Wy (SoCal Blues; Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.), DEFENDERS (9): Sydney Cheesman (Colorado Rush; Lafayette, Colo.), Tessa Dellarose (Pittsburgh Riverhounds; Grindstone, Pa.), Elise Evans (FC Bay Area Surf; Redwood City, Calif.), Kayleigh Herr (NC Courage; Cary, N.C.), Margo Matula (Albion Hurricanes FC; Houston, Tex. The move was, again, in response to FIFA's altering of the competition from U-19 to U-20. Two members of the 2008 squad, Sydney Leroux and Christine Nairn, returned to captain the team through the next World Cup cycle. Williams is a defensive mastermind from the forward position who can also create chances herself, as seen in her extended minutes against Japan and Brazil. Carrying heavy minutes this week, Horan didnt always stand out for the U.S. in positive ways, struggling with turnovers in poor areas of the pitch against Japan and looking like she had lost her legs against Brazil. However, in 2006, FIFA increased the age limit of the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship to 20. She has a sprint speed that doesnt slow with the ball at her feet, and with every year, the 24-year-old shows a greater ability to drag defenders out of position and maneuver into good shooting positions. Power Rankings: Who are the favorites to be the next USMNT head coach? As the United States Soccer Federation did in 2001 prior to the introduction of the U-19 tournament, they raised the age of the squad from U-19 to U-20 in 2005. Defender Samar Guidry, DellaPeruta and forward Trinity Byars all represented the USA at the 2018 FIFA Under-17 Womens World Cup in Uruguay. Defender Sierra Enge makes her first U-20 WNT camp appearance of the 2019-20 cycle. The under-18 team participated and won the inaugural soccer tournament in the 1999 Pan American Games,[14] while the under-20 team lost in the final of the 2007 Pan American Games,[15] competing against full national teams. Its easy to laugh at it now, but there were legitimate questions when Morgan returned to the U.S. last summer about bridging the gap between the long-time veteran and new talent on the wing. ), Andrea Leyva (Heat FC; Las Vegas, Nev.), Mia Oliaro (NC Courage; Chapel Hill, N.C.), Melina Rebimbas (Michigan Hawks; Grosse Pointe, Mich.), Amalia Villarreal (Michigan Jaguars; Lansing, Mich.), Sydney Watts (Sporting Blue Valley; Lenexa, Kan.). The 2022 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship features 20 teams -- 16 divided into four groups of four, and four who have already advanced to the Round of 16 via pre-tournament qualifying. Midfielder Sally Menti (Santa Clara), forward Michelle Cooper (Duke) and forward Alexis Missimo were named Freshman of the Year in their respective conferences (WCC, ACC, Big 12). Against Brazil, Williams came off the bench to force a key turnover that led to Swansons game-winning goal. Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center Field 2; Chula Vista, California, United States. Current U.S. WNT midfielder Lindsey Horan had 24 U-20 goals in 26 caps and current U.S. WNT forward Mallory Pugh had 19. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The U-20s took home the title with a dominant performance in the Dominican Republic, rattling off seven straight victories and a 44-1 goal differential. The latest girls high school rankings were unveiled. Horan has been ruled out due to knee irritation. CHICAGO The U.S. The second-place finish in their group would match them for the second tournament in a row against North Korea and as they had two years before, the match went into extra time. This is still a team packed with talent, though, and there will be high expectations on head coach Vlatko Andonovski at his first World Cup tournament despite recent struggles. But the U.S. also wants to execute a strategic defensive press that requires a certain amount of mobility, and Horan hasnt looked fully comfortable in recent months. The U-16 GNT is meeting virtually this month. Several 2019 Womens World Cup veterans were not available as they are recovering from injuries in forwards Carli Lloyd and Mallory Pugh and goalkeeper Adrianna Franch. READ MORE:USA Schedule Set for 2022 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship. Morgan facilitated her teammates in the teams first two SBC matches, but against Brazil she also brought the individual magic necessary to open the scoring. July 25, 2022 5:19 pm ET. With the new Concacaf format, the schedule is extremely demanding, and we are going to need to plan well to make sure we utilize all of our players throughout the tournament. Current Roster Popular Pages Stats & Info U.S. Men's National Team All Teams one nation. Crystal Dunn's return highlights the 24-player roster selected by USWNT manager Vlatko Andonovski for matches against England and Spain. Girma played 495 of the 630 minutes in that tournament and started all six games while Smith saw limited action due to an injury. Youth Mens National Team programming will also return this fall. The CONCACAF Under-20 Championship will take place between June 18 and July 3 in Honduras. Twenty-Three College Players and One Professional Called Up for Second Camp of New Cycle at Conclusion of NCAA Season; Concacaf U-20 Womens Championship Set for Feb. 25-March 12 in Dominican Republic, -- After kicking off the new cycle in October with a, Avani Brandt (Stanford; Syosset, N.Y.), Lauren Flynn (Florida State; Arlington, Va.), Samar Guidry (Virginia; McKinney, Texas), Emily Mason (Rutgers; Flemington, N.J.), Aidan McConnell (Wisconsin; Dexter, Mich.), Ayo Oke (California; Lawrenceville, Ga.), Avery Patterson (North Carolina; Jacksonville, Fla.), Lilly Reale (UCLA; Hingham, Mass. For most of 2022, Williams slowly worked her way back to the USWNT after months of rehabbing a severe hamstring injury that required surgery. The following players were named to a squad in the last 12 months. Top Two Finishers Earn Berths to 2020 FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup in Costa Rica/Panama; U.S. Will Face Cuba, Dominican Republic and Honduras in Group Play, Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez;Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. SHOW YOUR STRIPES. Another player called in with the ability to represent Mexico is Obed Vargas. The three players born in 2002 -- defender Emily Mason, midfielder Talia DellaPeruta and forward Trinity Rodman -- are age-eligible for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup. The 31-year-olds assignment with the U.S. likely means shes never going to get the glory for a performance, but her versatility and calm head in an unfamiliar role showcase why shes been a mainstay in camp for years and appears to be a lock for the World Cup. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. Reigning champions, the U.S. is one of the favourites for the title. The team most recently appeared in the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in France, where they failed to progress from the group stage for the first time in the competition's history. ), Laney Rouse (Virginia, Cary, N.C.), Emily Colton (UNC; Carlsbad, Calif.), Talia DellaPeruta (UNC; Cumming, Ga.), Sally Menti (Santa Clara; Seattle, Wash.) Alexis Missimo (Texas; Southlake, Texas), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; Wilsonville, Ore.), Trinity Byars (Texas; Richardson, Texas), Michelle Cooper (Duke; Clarkston, Mich.), Simone Jackson (USC; Redondo Beach, Calif.), Andrea Kitahata (Stanford; Hillsborough, Calif.), Alyssa Thompson (Total Futbol Academy; Studio City, Calif.), USA Schedule Set for 2022 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship. The U-17 USWNT is preparing for its first Concacaf U-17 Womens Championship since 2018 after the 2020 edition, scheduled for March of that year, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2011, Steve Swanson was named coach of the squad for the second time, after having coached in 2000. Fifteen colleges are represented on the roster, led by three players from the University of North Carolina, and the players hail from 13 states, with the most, four each, coming from California and Texas. *Won Qualifying Group A **Won Qualifying Group B, Advanced to Round of 16 via Pre-Qualifying. As a leader in the sport, the health and safety of all participants is the top priority for the Federation. VA Marauders USL2 & WL Tryouts, Mclean Youth Soccer Travel Coach Positions, Official Elite Summer Soccer Camps with Elite Pro Clubs in Europe, Layla Thompson, Lucy Stenning, Anna Claire Jacobi, Tianna Jones, Lucy Krumwiede, Alex Pfeiffer, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Missouri (SLSG), Olivia Jones, Ella Adams, Pia Sachdev, Click Here to Submit a College Commitment, Layla Thompson, Anna Claire Jacobi, Lucy Krumwiede. READ MORE: USA Schedule Set for 2022 Concacaf Womens U-20 Championship. In that tournament, the U.S. rolled to a record sixth Concacaf Womens U-20 title with seven straight victories and a 44-1 goal differential. In preparation for World Cup qualifying competition early next year, the U-17 USWNT will gather again in Chula Vista from Nov. 17-24 while the U-20 USWNT will close out 2021 with a training camp from Dec. 12-19. BECOME A U.S. SOCCER INSIDER. CHICAGO Big news out of the U.S. Soccer office in Chicago on Monday as the Under-20 Womens Youth National Team finalized its roster for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Moultrie, the youngest player ever to play in the NWSL, made eight appearances for the Thorns in her debut NWSL season last year and scored her first pro goal during last summers Womens International Champions Cup. But this opens up the important opportunity for other players to step up and show if they can contribute to the National Team during our run to the Olympics.. U.S. Soccer named For more information and details of how to disable cookies, please read our privacy policy. The U.S. will face Saint Kitts and Nevis, Canada and Cuba in group play. Smith, the top pick in the 2020 NWSL Draft by Portland Thorns FC, made her long-awaited NWSL debut on Sept. 20 during the Fall Series and scored her first goal just minutes after coming into the game against Utah Royals FC. Her first-half strike was classic Alex Morgan: She curled the ball from the top of the box with her left foot and set up the U.S. to win their fourth consecutive tournament title. The event will be held in accordance with U.S. Soccers comprehensive Return to Play protocols. U-20 USWNT drawn into Group A for Concacaf Womens Championship, U-23 USWNT to face three NWSL teams in Thorns Preseason Tournament, The St. James To Host NCAA Programs in Spring College Cup, Sign up today! She became the tournaments all-time leading scorer in 2023, as well as the first player ever to score at least one goal in all three games in the events history. [1] It was led by Shannon Higgins-Cirovski, the first coach in the team's history, through the middle of 1999 before she left for the Maryland Terrapins soccer team. The top three finishers in the four groups will advance to the Round of 16 and join the four teams already qualified for the knockout round. While that tournament featured mostly 2003-birth year players, the USA brought a younger squad composed of players born in 2004 and 2005. GOALKEEPERS (2): Claudia Dickey (UNC; Charlotte, N.C.; 0/0), Julia Dohle (Penn State; Scarsdale, N.Y.; 6/0), DEFENDERS (7): Maycee Bell (UNC; Wichita, Kan.; 4/1), Sierra Enge (Stanford; Cardiff, Calif.; 0/0), Naomi Girma (Stanford; San Jose, Calif.; 25/0), Shae Holmes (Washington; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; 2/0), Brianna Martinez (Notre Dame; Albuquerque, N.M.; 4/0), Emily Mason (PDA; Flemington, N.J.; 2/0), Kennedy Wesley (Stanford; Rossmoor, Calif.; 0/0), MIDFIELDERS (6): Talia DellaPeruta (Kln/GER; Cumming, Ga.; 4/0), Katelyn Duong (Minnesota; Portland, Ore.; 3/0), Jenna Nighswonger (Florida State; Huntington Beach, Calif.; 4/1), Brianna Pinto (North Carolina; Durham, N.C.; 32/4), Alexa Spaanstra (Virginia; Brighton, Mich.; 13/2), Summer Yates (Washington; Pasco, Wash.; 4/2), FORWARDS (5): Mia Fishel (UCLA; San Diego, Calif.; 0/0), Rebecca Jarrett (Virginia; Clifton, N.J.; 5/0), Samantha Meza (Solar Soccer Club; Dallas, Texas; 7/1), Trinity Rodman (SoCal Blues SC; Newport Beach, Calif.; 2/1), Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns; Highlands Ranch, Colo.; 27/23). 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