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United States women's national under-17 soccer team

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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)

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.

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
New Zealand 2008 Runners-up 6 3 1 2 13 10
Trinidad and Tobago 2010 Did not qualify
Azerbaijan 2012 Group stage 3 1 2 0 7 1
Costa Rica 2014 Did not qualify
Jordan 2016 Group stage 3 1 0 2 9 6
Uruguay 2018 Group stage 3 1 0 2 3 7
India 2022 Quarter-finals 4 2 2 0 14 2
Dominican Republic 2024 Third place 6 4 0 2 13 4
Morocco 2025 Qualified
Total 7/9 25 12 5 8 59 30

CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship

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CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship record
Year Result Matches Wins Draws Losses GF GA
Trinidad and Tobago 2008 Champions 5 5 0 0 29 2
Costa Rica 2010 Third place 5 4 1 0 38 0
Guatemala 2012 Champions 5 5 0 0 26 0
Jamaica 2013 Third place 5 4 1 0 26 1
Grenada 2016 Champions 5 5 0 0 18 2
Nicaragua United States 2018 Champions 5 5 0 0 21 5
Mexico 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic[8]
Dominican Republic 2022 Champions 7 7 0 0 58 1
Mexico 2024 Champions 5 5 0 0 32 2
Total 8/9 42 40 2 0 248 13
CONCACAF U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers
2025 Group winners 3 3 0 0 17 0
Total 1/1 3 3 0 0 17 0

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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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 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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April 5 CONCACAF qualifiers Group C United States  7–0  El Salvador Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
3:00 pm EDT
Report Stadium: Ato Boldon Stadium
Referee: Marjorie Lisset Ponce Lopez (Nicaragua)
June 28 Friendly United States  0–3  Japan Kansas City, Missouri
7:30 pm EST Report
Stadium: CPKC Stadium
Attendance: 60
Referee: Anthony Sobolevsky (USA)
July 1 Friendly United States  4–5  Japan Riverside, Missouri
Stadium: Kansas Health System Training Center
July 26 Four Nations Tournament United States  1–1
(5–3 p)
 Canada Mexico City, Mexico
Stadium: Centro de Alto Rendimiento
July 29 Four Nations Tournament Costa Rica  1–3  United States Mexico City, Mexico
Stadium: Centro de Alto Rendimiento
August 1 Four Nations Tournament United States  1–0  Mexico Mexico City, Mexico
Stadium: Centro de Alto Rendimiento
August 28 friendly Spain  0–2  United States Alicante, Spain
11:00 am local Report
Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano
Attendance: 50
Referee: Diana Ponce De Leon Pomares
August 31 friendly Spain  0–0  United States Alicante, Spain
11:00 am local Report Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano
Attendance: 50
Referee: RaquelOrtiz Garcia (Spain)

Coaches

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Players

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Current squad

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21 players were called up for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup[9]

Caps and goals are current as of August 31, 2025, after match against Spain.[10][11]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ella McNeal (16) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC
1GK Evan O'Steen (16) 15 0 United States Soccer Federation Dallas Trinity FC Academy
1GK Peyton Trayer (16) 5 0 United States Soccer Federation Slammers FC HB Koge

2DF Meila Brewer (16) 6 0 United States Soccer Federation Kansas City Athletics
2DF Pearl Cecil (16) 9 1 United States Soccer Federation San Diego Surf SC
2DF Natalie Chudowsky (2008-01-02) January 2, 2008 (age 17) 4 0 United States Soccer Federation New York SC
2DF Cali O'Neill (2008-01-16) January 16, 2008 (age 17) 4 0 United States Soccer Federation North Carolina Courage Academy
2DF Olivia Robinson (16) 2 0 United States Soccer Federation STA Soccer
2DF Sydney Schmidt (2008-01-25) January 25, 2008 (age 17) 8 1 United States Soccer Federation Jacksonville FC

3MF Scottie Antonucci (16) 13 1 United States Soccer Federation Legends FC
3MF Riley Kennedy (2009-05-27) May 27, 2009 (age 16) 4 1 United States Soccer Federation North Carolina Courage Academy
3MF Jaiden Rodriguez (16) 15 3 United States Soccer Federation San Diego Surf
3MF Chloe Sadler (16) 9 1 United States Soccer Federation La Roca FC
3MF Anastasia Showler-Little (16) 3 0 United States Soccer Federation PDA
3MF Nyanya Touray (16) 8 4 United States Soccer Federation Bethesda SC

4FW Maddie DiMaria (16) 5 0 United States Soccer Federation St. Louis Scott Gallagher
4FW Micayla Johnson (16) 12 6 United States Soccer Federation Michigan Hawks
4FW Elayna Kocher (16) 5 0 United States Soccer Federation Penn Fusion SA
4FW Lauren Malsom (16) 5 1 United States Soccer Federation FC Prime
4FW KK Ream (2009-07-08) July 8, 2009 (age 16) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Utah Avalanche
4FW McKenna Whitham (2010-07-27) July 27, 2010 (age 15) 1 0 United States Soccer Federation NJ/NY Gotham FC

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 Anneliese Braun (16) 0 0 United States Mountain View Los Altos SC September 2025 training camp
GK Avellina Saunders (15) 0 0 United States Utah Royals FC Arizona September 2025 training camp
GK Carmen O'Dea (2010-03-29) March 29, 2010 (age 15) 0 0 Spain FC Barcelona U-19 August 2025 friendlies
GK Josie Biehl (16) 3 0 United States San Diego Surf SC 4 Nations Tournament
GK Hannah Folliard (16) 1 0 United States Galaxy SC June/July 2025 training camp
GK Brooklyn Smith (16) 0 0 United States Colorado Rapids Youth May 2025 training camp
GK Elli Johnson (16) 0 0 United States Real Colorado February 2025 training camp
GK Molly Vapensky (2007-05-11) May 11, 2007 (age 18) 7 0 United States 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 United States North Carolina Courage 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

DF Kendra Hansen (16) 0 0 United States Pateadores SC September 2025 training camp
DF Madeline Maves (16) 0 0 United States Seattle United September 2025 training camp
DF Annabel Sharrer (16) 0 0 United States Richmond United SC September 2025 training camp
DF Alyssa Shim (16) 0 0 United States Beach FC September 2025 training camp
DF Camille Toussant (16) 0 0 United States Louisiana TDP Elite September 2025 training camp
DF Brooklyn Vann (16) 0 0 United States Indy Premier SC September 2025 training camp
DF Anaiah Williams (16) 1 0 United States Eclipse Select SC September 2025 training camp
DF Gigi Zuniga (15) 0 0 United States Mountain View Los Altos SC September 2025 training camp
DF Ryana Dill (16) 5 0 United States Bethesda SC August 2025 friendlies
DF Claire Kessenger (16) 3 0 Spain CE Europa Femenino August 2025 friendlies
DF Alexa Strickler (16) 3 0 United States FC Prime 4 Nations Tournament
DF Lauren Hemann (17) 6 0 United States Bethesda SC 4 Nations Tournament
DF Gracie Milam (16) 3 1 United States Lou Fusz Athletic June/July 2025 training camp
DF Marlee Raymond (2008-05-13) May 13, 2008 (age 17) 1 0 United States FC Stars Blue June/July 2025 training camp
DF Maya Engel (2008-12-28) December 28, 2008 (age 16) 0 0 United States VDA May 2025 training camp
DF Hailey Fashinpaur (16) 0 0 United States Internationals SC May 2025 training camp
DF Emery O'Donnell (16) 0 0 United States FC Stars Blue May 2025 training camp
DF Rhiannon Mahon (2008-09-19) September 19, 2008 (age 17) 2 0 United States Solar SC 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualification
DF Izzy Dalke (17) 0 0 United States St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship qualificationINJ
DF Miya Alamares (17) 0 0 United States Davis Legacy SC February 2025 training camp
DF London Young (17) 0 0 United States FC Dallas Academy February 2025 training camp
DF Alison Ernst (16) 0 0 United States Michigan Hawks January 2025 training camp
DF Savannah Leifried (16) 0 0 United States Bay Area Surf SC January 2025 training camp
DF Lilly Osifodunrin (16) 0 0 United States Real Colorado January 2025 training camp
DF Jocelyn Travers (2007-10-10) October 10, 2007 (age 17) 13 1 United States FC Bay Area Surf 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Trinity Armstrong (2007-07-25) July 25, 2007 (age 18) 10 0 United States University of North Carolina 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Jordyn Hardeman (2007-05-05) May 5, 2007 (age 18) 10 1 United States Dallas Trinity FC Academy 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Kiara Gilmore (2007-02-11) February 11, 2007 (age 18) 13 0 United States FC Dallas Academy 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Katie Scott (2007-06-20) June 20, 2007 (age 18) 15 1 United States Penn State 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DF Daya King (2007-10-01) October 1, 2007 (age 18) 13 0 United States Legends FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

MF Gabrielle Ferraro (16) 0 0 United States San Juan SC September 2025 training camp
MF Gianna Hanf (16) 0 0 United States Match Fit Academy September 2025 training camp
MF Jordyn Heathcock (16) 0 0 United States FC Dallas September 2025 training camp
MF Bridget Kopmeyer (16) 0 0 United States Internationals SC September 2025 training camp
MF Marin Kotschau (16) 0 0 United States Colorado Rapids Youth SC September 2025 training camp
MF Taylor Morrell (16) 0 0 United States VDA September 2025 training camp
MF Grace Murray (16) 0 0 United States Beach FC September 2025 training camp
MF Charlee Siria (16) 8 0 United States Ohio Elite SA August 2025 friendlies
MF Loradana Paletta (16) 4 0 United States New York City FC August 2025 friendlies
MF Kimmi Ascanio (2008-01-21) January 21, 2008 (age 17) 18 6 United States San Diego Wave FC June/July 2025 training camp
MF Paige Pasinski (16) 1 0 United States SC del Sol June/July 2025 training camp
MF Kate Fuller (16) 1 0 United States Utah Celtic FC June/July 2025 training camp
MF Brooke Bunton (16) 1 0 United States Jacksonville FC June/July 2025 training camp
MF Jocelyn Pearcy (16) 0 0 United States San Juan SC May 2025 training camp
MF Maddie Sadusky (16) 0 0 United States Real Jersey FC May 2025 training camp
MF Reese Canada (17) 0 0 United States Michigan Hawks February 2025 training camp
MF Julia Amireh (16) 0 0 United States North Carolina Courage Academy January 2025 training camp
MF Pearl Cecil (16) 5 0 United States San Diego Surf SC January 2025 training camp
MF Gabrielle Smith (16) 0 0 United States Galaxy SC January 2025 training camp
MF Ainsley McCammon (2007-08-16) August 16, 2007 (age 18) 11 2 United States Seattle Reign FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Y-Lan Nguyen (2007-06-02) June 2, 2007 (age 18) 8 1 United States VDA 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Kennedy Fuller (2007-03-09) March 9, 2007 (age 18) 14 13 United States Angel City FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
MF Melanie Barcenas (2007-10-30) October 30, 2007 (age 17) 20 5 United States San Diego Wave FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

FW Alexis Fragnito (16) 0 0 United States Syracuse Development Academy September 2025 training camp
FW Layla Iglesias (16) 0 0 United States FC Dallas September 2025 training camp
FW Anna Korney (16) 0 0 United States Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy September 2025 training camp
FW Amari Manning (16) 0 0 United States PDA September 2025 training camp
FW Felicity Nguyen (16) 0 0 United States San Diego Surf SC September 2025 training camp
MF Carolina Reyna (16) 0 0 United States Sting Austin September 2025 training camp
FW Saleen Koszorus (2008-12-22) December 22, 2008 (age 16) 2 0 United States Crossfire Premier SC August 2025 friendlies
FW Addison Feldman (2008-12-08) December 8, 2008 (age 16) 6 0 United States Utah Celtic FC August 2025 friendlies
FW Ashlyn Anderson (16) 9 4 United States Indy Premier SC 4 Nations Tournament
FW Ella Kral (16) 4 0 United States Lamorinda SC 4 Nations Tournament
FW Samantha Rich (16) 1 0 United States Lamorinda SC June/July 2025 training camp
FW Stella Monberg (16) 0 0 United States Mountain View Los Altos SC May 2025 training camp
FW Alyssa Parsons (16) 0 0 United States FC Prime May 2025 training camp
FW Mekenzie Rogers (16) 0 0 United States Eclipse Select SC May 2025 training camp
FW Audrey McKeen (16) 11 2 United States Virginia Development Academy 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FW Maggie Currie (16) 1 0 United States MVLA SC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FW Kamiya Beck (16) 0 0 United States Solar SC February 2025 training camp
FW Lily Jeakle (16) 0 0 United States Nationals SC February 2025 training camp
FW Peyton Marinos (16) 0 0 United States So Cal Blues SC February 2025 training camp
FW Jordan Hill (2008-06-03) June 3, 2008 (age 17) 0 0 United States Solar SC January 2025 training camp
FW Audrey Mckeen (16) 0 0 United States VDA January 2025 training camp
FW Anna Babcock (16) 3 0 United States Crossfire Premier SC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FW Maddie Padelski (2007-09-29) September 29, 2007 (age 18) 10 3 United States Alabama 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FW Leena Powell (2007-10-03) October 3, 2007 (age 18) 11 1 United States Tudela FC 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FW Mary Long (16) 8 3 United States Duke 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
  • 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.
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  16. ^ "24 Players Named to U.S. Under-17 Women's National Team Roster for Domestic Training Camp in Fayetteville, Ga. as World Cup Prep Begins". United States Soccer Federation. May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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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  20. ^ "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.
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