United States women's national under-17 soccer team

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.

United States Women's U-17
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Team USA
The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks
AssociationUnited States Soccer Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Head coachKatie Schoepfer[1]
FIFA codeUSA
First colors
Second colors
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Appearances6 (first in 2008)
Best resultRunners-up (2008)
CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship
Appearances8 (first in 2008)
Best resultChampions (2008, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024)

History

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2002–2005

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The 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

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In 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

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The 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

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In 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

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In 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

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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

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Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
  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

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Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
  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

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The 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

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July 12 Friendly United States   3–1   Brazil Atlanta, Georgia
Report
Stadium: Fifth Third Stadium
Attendance: 150
Referee: Chayla Park (United States)
July 15 Friendly United States   3–1   Brazil Atlanta, Georgia
Report 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)
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

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Coaches

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Players

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Current squad

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21 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
1 1GK Evan O'Steen (16) 13 0   Dallas Trinity FC Academy
12 1GK Josie Biehl (16) 0 0   San Diego Surf SC
21 1GK Peyton Trayer (16) 0 0   Slammers FC HB Koge

2 2DF Cali O'Neill (2008-01-16) January 16, 2008 (age 17) 1 0   North Carolina Courage Academy
3 2DF Sydney Schmidt (2008-01-25) January 25, 2008 (age 17) 1 0   Jacksonville FC
4 2DF Pearl Cecil (16) 1 0   San Diego Surf SC
5 2DF Natalie Chudowsky (2008-01-02) January 2, 2008 (age 17) 1 0   New York SC
13 2DF Rhiannon Mahon (2008-09-19) September 19, 2008 (age 16) 1 0   Solar SC
15 2DF Lauren Hemann (17) 1 0   Bethesda SC
20 2DF Gracie Milam (16) 0 0   Lou Fusz Athletic

6 3MF Charlee Siria (16) 1 0   Ohio Elite SA
7 3MF Kimmi Ascanio (2008-01-21) January 21, 2008 (age 17) 15 5   San Diego Wave FC
8 3MF Riley Kennedy (2009-05-27) May 27, 2009 (age 15) 0 0   North Carolina Courage Academy
10 3MF Chloe Sadler (16) 1 1   La Roca FC
16 3MF Scottie Antonucci (16) 6 0   Legends FC
17 3MF Jaiden Rodriguez (16) 8 0   San Diego Surf

9 4FW Nyanya Touray (16) 1 0   Bethesda SC
11 4FW Micayla Johnson (16) 9 3   Michigan Hawks
14 4FW Ashlyn Anderson (16) 4 1   Indy Premier SC
18 4FW Audrey McKeen (16) 9 2   Virginia Development Academy
19 4FW Maggie Currie (16) 1 0   MVLA SC

Recent call-ups

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The following players have been called up in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
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 (2007-05-11) May 11, 2007 (age 17) 7 0   Carolina Ascent FC Academy 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
GK Wicki Dunlap (2007-11-06) November 6, 2007 (age 17) 2 0   North Carolina Courage 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
GK Kai Beary (2008-08-26) August 26, 2008 (age 16) 0 0   So Cal Blues SC September 2024 training camp
GK Olivia Geller (2007-01-14) January 14, 2007 (age 18) 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 (2008-12-28) December 28, 2008 (age 16) 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 (2007-10-10) October 10, 2007 (age 17) 13 1   FC Bay Area Surf 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Trinity Armstrong (2007-07-25) July 25, 2007 (age 17) 10 0   University of North Carolina 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Jordyn Hardeman (2007-05-05) May 5, 2007 (age 17) 10 1   Dallas Trinity FC Academy 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Kiara Gilmroe (2007-02-11) February 11, 2007 (age 18) 13 0   FC Dallas Academy 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Katie Scott (2007-06-20) June 20, 2007 (age 17) 15 1   Penn State 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Daya King (2007-10-01) October 1, 2007 (age 17) 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 (2007-07-21) July 21, 2007 (age 17) 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 (2008-12-08) December 8, 2008 (age 16) 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 (2007-08-16) August 16, 2007 (age 17) 11 2   Seattle Reign FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Y-Lan Nguyen (2007-06-02) June 2, 2007 (age 17) 8 1   VDA 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Kennedy Fuller (2007-03-09) March 9, 2007 (age 18) 14 13   Angel City FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Melanie Barcenas (2007-10-30) October 30, 2007 (age 17) 20 5   San Diego Wave FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Saleen Koszorus (2008-12-22) December 22, 2008 (age 16) 0 0   Crossfire Premier SC September 2024 training camp
MF Riley Cross (2007-09-18) September 18, 2007 (age 17) 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 (2008-06-03) June 3, 2008 (age 16) 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 (2007-09-29) September 29, 2007 (age 17) 10 3   Alabama 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FW Leena Powell (2007-10-03) October 3, 2007 (age 17) 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 (2007-07-02) July 2, 2007 (age 17) 7 1   Virginia Union FC August 2024 training camp
FW Avery Oder (16) 2 0   Beach FC August 2024 training camp
FW Mya Townes (2007-07-29) July 29, 2007 (age 17) 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

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The following table shows United States' head-to-head record in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Katie Schoepfer Transitions To U.S. Under-17 WYNT Head Coach As Ciara Crinion Named U.S. U-15 WYNT Head Coach". United States Soccer Federation. Archived from the original on August 29, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b About the Team Archived February 4, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, US Soccer.
  3. ^ FIFA looks forward to the competitions in Chile and New Zealand[dead link], FIFA.com.
  4. ^ Women's U17 2008 Schedule Archived January 6, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, CONCACAF official website.
  5. ^ Perfect tens strike gold, FIFA.com
  6. ^ 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Statistics: USA, FIFA.com.
  7. ^ "US Under-17 Women's National Team". Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Game Details". CONCACAF. March 12, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
  11. ^ "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.
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