United States girls' national under-16 soccer team

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United States U-16
Nickname(s) Team USA
The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks
Association United States Soccer Federation
Confederation CONCACAF (North America)
Head coachCiara Crinion
FIFA code USA
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The United States U-16 girls' 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, as well as bridging the development between the youth competition levels of the U-15 and the U-17.

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History

The U-16 team initially had no international competition and was used to prepare players for the U-19 level, at which the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was originally played. [1] [2]

The current incarnation of U-16s was re-instituted in February 2015 under coach Tricia Taliaferro. [3] [4] The team competed in the first women's edition of the Tournament of Nations (Torneo delle Nazioni) in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Italy, in April 2016. This tournament included the first-ever women's soccer game between the United States and Iran at any level, a 6–0 win for the United States with a hat trick from Summer Yates. [5] [6] [7] Patchy Toledo became the head coach of the U-16s in August 2022. [8]

Players

Current squad

24 players were called up for the January 2025 training camp. [9]


No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Ella McNeal(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC
1 GK Brooke Volpp(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Surf
1 GK Malia Zillman(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Rockford Raptors FC

2 DF Meila Brewer (2009-03-24) March 24, 2009 (age 15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Athletics
2 DF Lizette Castellanos(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Albion SC San Diego
2 DF Delaney Fraser(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Lamorinda SC
2 DF Kendra Hansen(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Pateadores SC
2 DF Rachel Lawless-Felarca(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Sting Dallas Royal
2 DF Piper Sistek(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg San Diego Surf SC
2 DF Brooklyn Vann(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Cincinnati United SC
2 DF Elena Vera(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Davis Legacy SC

3 MF Karis Buehler(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Slammers FC HB Koge
3 MF Mia Corona (2009-02-09) February 9, 2009 (age 16)00 Flag of the United States.svg Legends FC
3 MF Bridget Kopmeyer(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Internationals SC
3 MF Taylor Morrell(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg VDA
3 MF Grace Murray(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Beach FC
3 MF Loradana Paletta(13)00 Flag of the United States.svg New York City FC
3 MF Caroline Swann(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg D'Feeters Kicks SC

4 FW Madeline Dimaria(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC
4 FW Lilah Helwig(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg FC Delco
4 FW Bristol Kersh(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg TopHat SC
4 FW Rhea Moore(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg San Juan SC;
4 FW KK Ream(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Avalanche
4 FW Carolina Reyna(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Sting Austin

Recent call-ups

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

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Maddie Freeman(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg FRAM Soccer ClubNovember 2024 training camp
GK Layla Tucakovic(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg FC Bay Area SurfNovember 2024 training camp

DF Chloe Griswell(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Solar SCNovember 2024 training camp
DF Madeline Maves(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Seattle UnitedNovember 2024 training camp
DF Chloe Miller (2009-11-27) November 27, 2009 (age 15)00 Flag of the United States.svg MVLA SCNovember 2024 training camp
DF Alyssa Shim(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Beach FCNovember 2024 training camp
DF Anaiah Williams(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Eclipse Select SCNovember 2024 training camp

MF Dues Stanislaus(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg PDANovember 2024 training camp
MF Kylie Tang(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Royals FC ArizonaNovember 2024 training camp

FW Giselle Aguilar(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Solar SCNovember 2024 training camp
FW Kendra Hansen(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Pateadores SCNovember 2024 training camp
FW Anna Korney(15)00 Flag of the United States.svg Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy November 2024 training camp
FW McKenna Whitham (2010-07-27) July 27, 2010 (age 14)44 Flag of the United States.svg NJ/NY Gotham FC November 2024 training camp

Coaches

References

  1. Spethmann, Antje (April 2, 1994). "Evergreen's Smisek to coach U-16 team". The Olympian via Newspapers.com.
  2. McMorries (January 30, 2022). "Scotts Valley native pursues Olympic dream". Santa Cruz Sentinel via Newspapers.com.
  3. 1 2 3 "U.S. Under-16 GNT Kicks Off New Cycle With Trip To The Netherlands". United States Soccer Federation. June 10, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  4. Eskilson, J.R. (March 6, 2015). "U16 GNT coach chats about camp, roster". TopDrawerSoccer . Retrieved October 15, 2024.
  5. Anthony, Kevin (May 4, 2016). "Yates a big hit in Italy". Tri-City Herald via Newspapers.com.
  6. Foley, Brendan (May 18, 2016). "WHS Sophomore Soccer Star: Wingate finishes up Under 16 National Tournament in Italy". Wilmington Town Crier . Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  7. Clark, Travis (May 4, 2016). "Standouts from the Tournament of Gradisca". TopDrawerSoccer . Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  8. 1 2 "U.S. Under-16 Women's Youth National Team Set To Gather At Nike Headquarters In Portland, Oregon". United States Soccer Federation. October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  9. "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.
  10. "U.S. Under-16 and U-15 Women's Youth National Teams Will Hold Concurrent Training Camps in Chula Vista, Calif". www.ussoccer.com. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
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