The United States U-17 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, in which the United States team won bronze. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, which is the top competition for this age group.
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Nickname(s) | Team USA The Stars and Stripes The Yanks | ||
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Association | United States Soccer Federation | ||
Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
Head coach | Katie Schoepfer[1] | ||
FIFA code | USA | ||
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | |||
Appearances | 6 (first in 2008) | ||
Best result | Runners-up (2008) | ||
CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship | |||
Appearances | 8 (first in 2008) | ||
Best result | Champions (2008, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024) | ||
History
edit2002–2005
editThe women's U-17 program was started in 2002 and was initially focused on developing players for the U-19 team. The U-17s played their first matches in November 2002, including a 3–0 victory over Scotland. Through 2003, the U-17s went undefeated in international matches, defeating youth teams from Canada and Germany, and repeated that feat in 2004. In 2005, however, the U-17s suffered defeats in matches against the Canadian and Mexican youth teams.
In 2006, the U-17s competed against various youth teams from Argentina and Germany, including a loss to Argentina's senior team.[2]
2007–2008
editIn February 2007, FIFA began organizing for the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in New Zealand.[3] In preparation for the tournament, the U-17s posted a 9–1–0 record, defeating U-17 teams from Germany and Uruguay and U-19 teams from Denmark, England and Argentina.[2]
In 2008, the U-17s compiled a record of 19–3–2 and 11–2–1 in international matches, winning the CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship in Trinidad and Tobago on July 26, 2008, defeating Costa Rica 4–1.[4]
At the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the United States lost their opening match to Japan. They scraped through the opening rounds of play with a draw against France, and advanced through the tournament to the final, where they lost in overtime to North Korea. Taylor Vancil was named the best goalkeeper at the tournament.[5] Out of the 13 goals that the US had at the tournament, only three players actually scored them: Vicki DiMartino (5), Courtney Verloo (4), and Kristie Mewis (2). The other two goals were own goals by Paraguay and North Korea.[6]
2009–2010
editThe U-17s were favored to win the 2010 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship held in Costa Rica, winning their group and scoring 32 goals. However, they suffered a stunning loss to Canada in the semifinals, on a penalty shootout. This loss prevented the United States from qualifying to the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, the first time in history that a United States women's national soccer team has not advanced out of their region to a Women's World Cup.
2011–2012
editIn 2011, Albertin Montoya took over the U-17 squad, intent on developing a more possession style of play. The team started out the cycle slow against powerhouses Germany and Japan, going 1–1–2 in a set of friendlies, but eventually found their form and dominated the 2012 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship, outscoring their opposition 26–0 on their way to winning the tournament and qualifying for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Summer Green set a record with 12 goals, the most by an American player during any CONCACAF qualifying tournament.[7]
However, the World Cup would not be kind to the Americans, as despite not losing a match, they would not make it out of their group. A series of draws between the US, eventual runners-up France, and North Korea meant that the two teams to advance would be decided by total goal differential against the fourth team in the group, Gambia. The US's 6–0 win turned out not to be enough when North Korea sat deep in their own half to protect a draw, knowing they had scored 11 goals on Gambia, and France, knowing it was on the brink of elimination, pressed the outmatched Gambians to score 6 times in the final 20 minutes to turn a 4–2 match in the 70th minute into a 10–2 rout.
2013–2014
editIn 2013, B. J. Snow took over the U-17 squad for the 2014 World Cup cycle. The cycle started out with great hope and expectations, but in a manner almost identical to 4 years before, the US saw itself unable to qualify for the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup when they lost in the semifinals of the 2013 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship to Mexico in a penalty shootout despite having only given up one goal in the entire tournament.
Competitive record
editFIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
editYear | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | |
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2008 | Runners-up | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | |
2010 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2012 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | |
2014 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2016 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | |
2018 | Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | |
2022 | Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | |
2024 | Third place | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | |
2025 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | 6/9 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 59 | 30 |
CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship
editYear | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
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2008 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 |
2010 | Third place | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
2012 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
2013 | Third place | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
2016 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
2018 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 5 |
2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[8] | ||||||
2022 | Champions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 1 |
2024 | Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
Total | 8/9 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 248 | 13 |
Fixtures and results
editThe following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
Legend Win Draw Lose Fixture
2024
editJuly 12 Friendly | United States | 3–1 | Brazil | Atlanta, Georgia |
Report |
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Stadium: Fifth Third Stadium Attendance: 150 Referee: Chayla Park (United States) |
July 15 Friendly | United States | 3–1 | Brazil | Atlanta, Georgia |
Report |
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Stadium: Fifth Third Stadium Attendance: 100 Referee: Sarah Fraser (USA) |
October 16 FIFA WC U-17 Group B | Spain | 3–1 | United States | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
16:00 | Report | Barcenas 22' | Stadium: Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium Attendance: 3,234 Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
October 19 FIFA WC U-17 Group B | Colombia | 0–2 | United States | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
19:00 | Report | Stadium: Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium Attendance: 6,334 Referee: Alina Peşu (Romania) |
October 22 FIFA WC U-17 Group B | United States | 5–0 | South Korea | Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
16:00 | Report | Stadium: Cibao University Stadium Attendance: 784 Referee: Alejandra Quisbert (Bolivia) |
October 26 FIFA WC U-17 QF | Nigeria | 0–2 | United States | Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
15:30 | Report | Stadium: Cibao University Stadium Attendance: 1,022 Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan) |
October 30 FIFA WC U-17 SF | United States | 0–1 | North Korea | Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic |
19:00 | Report | Ro Un-hyang 69' | Stadium: Cibao University Stadium Attendance: 2,408 Referee: Alina Peșu (Romania) |
November 3 FIFA WC U-17 3rd | United States | 3–0 | England | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
14:30 | Report | Stadium: Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium Attendance: 3,971 Referee: Alejandra Quisbert (Bolivia) |
2025
editMarch 31 CONCACAF Championship Group C | United States | 3–0 | Trinidad and Tobago | Couva, Trinidad and Tobago |
6:00 pm EDT | Report | Stadium: Ato Boldon Stadium Referee: Neressa Goldson (Jamaica) |
April 2 CONCACAF Championship Group C | Honduras | v | United States | Couva, Trinidad and Tobago |
3:00 pm EDT | Stadium: Ato Boldon Stadium |
April 5 CONCACAF Championship Group C | United States | v | El Salvador | Couva, Trinidad and Tobago |
3:00 pm EDT | Stadium: Ato Boldon Stadium |
Coaches
edit- Erica Walsh (2004–2006)
- Kazbek Tambi (2006–2010)
- Michael Dickey (2010–2011)
- Albertin Montoya (2011–2012)
- B. J. Snow (2013–2017)
- Mark Carr (2017–2018)
- Tracey Kevins (2019–2021)
- Natalia Astrain (2021–2023)
- Katie Schoepfer (2023–present)
Players
editCurrent squad
edit21 players were called up for the 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualification.[9]
Caps and goals are current as of March 31, 2025, after match against Trinidad and Tobago.[10]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Evan O'Steen | (16) | 13 | 0 | Dallas Trinity FC Academy |
12 | GK | Josie Biehl | (16) | 0 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC |
21 | GK | Peyton Trayer | (16) | 0 | 0 | Slammers FC HB Koge |
2 | DF | Cali O'Neill | January 16, 2008 | 1 | 0 | North Carolina Courage Academy |
3 | DF | Sydney Schmidt | January 25, 2008 | 1 | 0 | Jacksonville FC |
4 | DF | Pearl Cecil | (16) | 1 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC |
5 | DF | Natalie Chudowsky | January 2, 2008 | 1 | 0 | New York SC |
13 | DF | Rhiannon Mahon | September 19, 2008 | 1 | 0 | Solar SC |
15 | DF | Lauren Hemann | (17) | 1 | 0 | Bethesda SC |
20 | DF | Gracie Milam | (16) | 0 | 0 | Lou Fusz Athletic |
6 | MF | Charlee Siria | (16) | 1 | 0 | Ohio Elite SA |
7 | MF | Kimmi Ascanio | January 21, 2008 | 15 | 5 | San Diego Wave FC |
8 | MF | Riley Kennedy | May 27, 2009 | 0 | 0 | North Carolina Courage Academy |
10 | MF | Chloe Sadler | (16) | 1 | 1 | La Roca FC |
16 | MF | Scottie Antonucci | (16) | 6 | 0 | Legends FC |
17 | MF | Jaiden Rodriguez | (16) | 8 | 0 | San Diego Surf |
9 | FW | Nyanya Touray | (16) | 1 | 0 | Bethesda SC |
11 | FW | Micayla Johnson | (16) | 9 | 3 | Michigan Hawks |
14 | FW | Ashlyn Anderson | (16) | 4 | 1 | Indy Premier SC |
18 | FW | Audrey McKeen | (16) | 9 | 2 | Virginia Development Academy |
19 | FW | Maggie Currie | (16) | 1 | 0 | MVLA SC |
Recent call-ups
editThe following players have been called up in the past 12 months.
- March 2025 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualification[11]
- February 2025 training camp.[12]
- January 2025 training camp.[13]
- 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[14]
- September 2024 Camp.[15]
- August 2024 Camp.[16]
- July 2024 Camp.[17]
- April/May 2024 Camp.[18]
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Hannah Folliard | (16) | 0 | 0 | Galaxy SC | February 2025 training camp |
GK | Elli Johnson | (16) | 0 | 0 | Real Colorado | February 2025 training camp |
GK | Molly Vapensky | May 11, 2007 | 7 | 0 | Carolina Ascent FC Academy | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
GK | Wicki Dunlap | November 6, 2007 | 2 | 0 | North Carolina Courage | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
GK | Kai Beary | August 26, 2008 | 0 | 0 | So Cal Blues SC | September 2024 training camp |
GK | Olivia Geller | January 14, 2007 | 2 | 0 | FC Dallas | April/May training camp |
GK | Carson Proctor | (16) | 0 | 0 | FC Prime | April/May training camp |
DF | Izzy Dalke | (17) | 0 | 0 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC | 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualificationINJ |
DF | Miya Alamares | (17) | 0 | 0 | Davis Legacy SC | February 2025 training camp |
DF | Claire Kessenger | (17) | 0 | 0 | CE Europa Femenino | February 2025 training camp |
DF | London Young | (17) | 0 | 0 | FC Dallas Academy | February 2025 training camp |
DF | Maya Engel | December 28, 2008 | 0 | 0 | VDA | January 2025 training camp |
DF | Alison Ernst | (16) | 0 | 0 | Michigan Hawks | January 2025 training camp |
DF | Savannah Leifried | (16) | 0 | 0 | Bay Area Surf SC | January 2025 training camp |
DF | Lilly Osifodunrin | (16) | 0 | 0 | Real Colorado | January 2025 training camp |
DF | Jocelyn Travers | October 10, 2007 | 13 | 1 | FC Bay Area Surf | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
DF | Trinity Armstrong | July 25, 2007 | 10 | 0 | University of North Carolina | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
DF | Jordyn Hardeman | May 5, 2007 | 10 | 1 | Dallas Trinity FC Academy | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
DF | Kiara Gilmroe | February 11, 2007 | 13 | 0 | FC Dallas Academy | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
DF | Katie Scott | June 20, 2007 | 15 | 1 | Penn State | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
DF | Daya King | October 1, 2007 | 13 | 0 | Legends FC | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
DF | Sierra Dupre | (16) | 0 | 0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | September 2024 training camp |
DF | Gracie Milam | (16) | 0 | 0 | Lou Fusz Athletic | September 2024 training camp |
DF | Nylah Norris | (16) | 0 | 0 | Florida Kraze Krush | September 2024 training camp |
DF | Vienna Whipple | (16) | 0 | 0 | Crossfire Premier SC | September 2024 training camp |
DF | Edra Bello | (16) | 4 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC | August 2024 training camp |
DF | Alexis Coughlin | July 21, 2007 | 4 | 0 | Legends FC | August 2024 training camp |
DF | Alexis Smith | (16) | 0 | 0 | Ohio Premier SC | April/May training camp |
MF | Brooke Bunton | (17) | 0 | 0 | Jacksonville FC | February 2025 training camp |
MF | Reese Canada | (17) | 0 | 0 | Michigan Hawks | February 2025 training camp |
MF | Addison Feldman | December 8, 2008 | 0 | 0 | Utah Celtic FC | February 2025 training camp |
MF | Paige Pasinski | (16) | 0 | 0 | SC del Sol | February 2025 training camp |
MF | Julia Amireh | (16) | 0 | 0 | North Carolina Courage Academy | January 2025 training camp |
MF | Pearl Cecil | (16) | 5 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC | January 2025 training camp |
MF | Gabrielle Smith | (16) | 0 | 0 | Galaxy SC | January 2025 training camp |
MF | Ainsley McCammon | August 16, 2007 | 11 | 2 | Seattle Reign FC | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
MF | Y-Lan Nguyen | June 2, 2007 | 8 | 1 | VDA | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
MF | Kennedy Fuller | March 9, 2007 | 14 | 13 | Angel City FC | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
MF | Melanie Barcenas | October 30, 2007 | 20 | 5 | San Diego Wave FC | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
MF | Saleen Koszorus | December 22, 2008 | 0 | 0 | Crossfire Premier SC | September 2024 training camp |
MF | Riley Cross | September 18, 2007 | 8 | 0 | PDA | August 2024 training camp |
MF | Sofia Atehortua | (16) | 0 | 0 | IMG Academy | August 2024 training camp |
MF | Paige Thompson | (16) | 0 | 0 | Mountain View Los Altos SC | August 2024 training camp |
MF | Karina Peat | (16) | 0 | 0 | Wilmington Hammerheads Youth FC | April/May training camp |
MF | Kennedy Ring | (16) | 0 | 0 | World Class FC | April/May training camp |
MF | Lena Tusche | (16) | 0 | 0 | PDA | April/May training camp |
FW | Elayna Kocher | (16) | 0 | 0 | Penn Fusion SA | 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualificationINJ |
FW | Kamiya Beck | (16) | 0 | 0 | Solar SC | February 2025 training camp |
FW | Lily Jeakle | (16) | 0 | 0 | Nationals SC | February 2025 training camp |
FW | Ella Kral | (16) | 0 | 0 | Lamorinda SC | February 2025 training camp |
FW | Peyton Marinos | (16) | 0 | 0 | So Cal Blues SC | February 2025 training camp |
FW | Jordan Hill | June 3, 2008 | 0 | 0 | Solar SC | January 2025 training camp |
FW | Audrey Mckeen | (16) | 0 | 0 | VDA | January 2025 training camp |
FW | Anna Babcock | (16) | 3 | 0 | Crossfire Premier SC | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
FW | Maddie Padelski | September 29, 2007 | 10 | 3 | Alabama | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
FW | Leena Powell | October 3, 2007 | 11 | 1 | Tudela FC | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
FW | Mary Long | (16) | 8 | 3 | Duke | 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup |
FW | Ava Escobedo | (16) | 0 | 0 | Utah Celtic FC | September 2024 training camp |
FW | Kate Kemmerley | (16) | 0 | 0 | Penn Fusion SA | September 2024 training camp |
FW | Ryder Ajeto | (16) | 0 | 0 | Pateadores SC | August 2024 training camp |
FW | Carrie Helfrich | July 2, 2007 | 7 | 1 | Virginia Union FC | August 2024 training camp |
FW | Avery Oder | (16) | 2 | 0 | Beach FC | August 2024 training camp |
FW | Mya Townes | July 29, 2007 | 6 | 6 | The St. James FC | August 2024 training camp |
FW | Kylie Maxwell | (16) | 1 | 0 | Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals | July 2024 Training Camp |
FW | Ayva Jordan | (16) | 3 | 0 | Slammers FC HB Køge | July 2024 Training Camp |
FW | Jaida McGrew | (16) | 0 | 0 | Charlotte SA | April/May training camp |
- INJ - Injured
- PRE - Withdrew prior to camp
Head-to-head record
editThe following table shows United States' head-to-head record in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Opponent | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
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Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
Cameroon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 100.00 |
Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 100.00 |
England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 100.00 |
France | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0.00 |
Gambia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 100.00 |
Germany | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 50.00 |
Ghana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0.00 |
India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 100.00 |
Japan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 0.00 |
Morocco | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 100.00 |
Nigeria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 50.00 |
North Korea | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0.00 |
Paraguay | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 100.00 |
South Korea | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 100.00 |
Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0.00 |
Total | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 59 | 30 | +29 | 48.00 |
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b About the Team Archived February 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, US Soccer.
- ^ FIFA looks forward to the competitions in Chile and New Zealand[dead link ], FIFA.com.
- ^ Women's U17 2008 Schedule Archived January 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, CONCACAF official website.
- ^ Perfect tens strike gold, FIFA.com
- ^ 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Statistics: USA, FIFA.com.
- ^ "US Under-17 Women's National Team". Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
- ^ "Concacaf update on 2020 competitions following FIFA calendar decisions: November 17, 2020". CONCACAF. November 17, 2020. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ "U-17 WNT Head Coach Katie Schoepfer Names Roster for Final Round of 2025 Concacaf Women's Under-17 Qualifiers In Trinidad & Tobago". U.S. Soccer Federation. March 20, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Game Details". CONCACAF. March 12, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ "Forward Audrey McKeen and Defender Gracie Milam Replaces Elayna Kocher and Izzy Dalke on U.S. U-17 WNT Roster for 2025 Concacaf Women's Under-17 Qualifiers". United States Soccer Federation. March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team Continues Run to Qualifying for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with Training Camp in West Palm Beach, Fla". United States Soccer Federation. February 13, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team and U.S. Under-16 Girls' National Teams to Open 2025 with Concurrent Training Camps in San Diego". United States Soccer Federation. January 21, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ "Katie Schoepfer Names U.S Roster for 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup". USSF. October 1, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
- ^ "New Cycle for U.S. Under-17 Women's Youth National Team Kicks Off with Training Camp for 2008 Birth Year Players Ahead of 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup". USSF. September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. U-17 Women's Youth National Team will come together for final trainig camp before roster is chosen for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup". USSoccer.com. USSF. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
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