U.S. names U20 Women's World Cup roster with 'upsetting' absences
The U.S. U-20 Women's World Cup roster has been announced, but some notable absences have sparked controversy.
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Source diversity sample: gocards.com · The New York Times · University of Washington Athletics · University of Tennessee Athletics · Equalizer Soccer · US Soccer · ESPN.
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Sources (7)
- Ella Bard Earns Spot on the U.S. U-20 World Cup Roster gocards.com · 9h ago
- U-20 World Cup roster set after NWSL, college teams grant releases The New York Times · 9h ago
- UW’s Buck, Duncan Called Up For U20 World Cup University of Washington Athletics · 9h ago
- Ayva Jordan Called Up to U.S. Soccer U-20 Women’s World Cup Training Camp University of Tennessee Athletics · 9h ago
- Eight NWSL players named to USWNT U-20 World Cup roster Equalizer Soccer · 9h ago
- U.S. U-20 WNT Head Coach Vicky Jepson Names 21-Player Roster for 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland US Soccer · 9h ago
- U.S. names U20 Women's World Cup roster with 'upsetting' absences ESPN · 9h ago
Where it stands
Soccer Federation has named its 21-player roster for the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. The announcement has drawn attention due to the absence of several high-profile players.
The roster includes eight players from the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Among the notable inclusions are University of Washington's Buck and Duncan, as well as University of Tennessee's Ayva Jordan.
The roster's composition has been met with criticism, particularly from ESPN, which described the absences as 'upsetting'.
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Who is the head coach of the U.S. U-20 Women's National Team?
Vicky Jepson.
How many players from the NWSL are on the roster?
Eight.
Where will the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup be held?
Poland.
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