The U.S. Under-23 women’s national team will hold a training camp outside of Philadelphia Oct. 20-28 with the first four days running concurrently with the USWNT camp ahead of the USA vs. Portugal match on Oct. 23 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa.
Emma Hayes:
“We’ve been preparing players to not only help us qualify for the 2027 World Cup but also with a view to the ‘28 Olympics and beyond, and this is one of the reasons the Under-23 program is so valuable. Along with the senior team roster, we want to prepare 50-plus players every camp so there is dual messaging, exposure to our principles of play and the alignment around our framework. The great thing about this is when players move among the two teams in the system, there is clarity and hopefully a better understanding of what is expected at the highest level.”
U.S. Roster:
Goalkeepers (3): Liz Beardsley (Houston Dash), Leah Freeman (Bay FC), Neeku Purcell (Seattle Reign)
Defenders (9): Natalie Bain (Xavier University), *Eva Gaetino (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA), Ella Hase (Racing Louisville), Emily Mason (Seattle Reign), Quincy McMahon (San Diego Wave), Ayo Oke (CF Pachuca), Jayden Perry (Portland Thorn), Evelyn Shores (Angel City FC), *Gisele Thompson (Angel City FC)
Midfielders (6): Abi Brighton (Juventus/ITA), Gia Corley (San Diego Wave), Taylor Huff (Bay FC), Riley Jackson (NC Courage), Katie O’Kane (Racing Louisville), Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC)
Forwards (6): Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign), Maddie Dahlien (Seattle Reign), Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars), Karlie Lema (Bay FC), Riley Tiernan (Angel City FC), Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns)
*Has earned USWNT caps.
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