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U-20 USWNT: CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Preview

Eight teams. Three tickets to Japan. — That is the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship in a nutshell. Yes, there are winner’s medals to be won, but what each of the eight competing teams want more than anything is to earn a trip to the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Japan later this year. Continue reading “U-20 USWNT: CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Preview”

U-20 USWNT: Possible Opponent Roster, Mexico

Mexico released its roster for the upcoming CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship on Saturday (complete with flight info!). Of the 20 players, at least 13 have American connections, including 10 who play for NCAA D1 soccer teams. Continue reading “U-20 USWNT: Possible Opponent Roster, Mexico”

U-23 USWNT: Brooks and Bywaters Score Versus Sweden

The U-23 USWNT came out ahead in a test match versus their Swedish cohorts, today, with Amber Brooks and Zakiya Bywaters each scoring a goal. The final scoreline was 2-0. Sweden’s football association has thankfully posted a full match report, which is available, here (in Swedish). Notably, goalkeeper Bianca Henninger was subbed out in the 29th minute, which must have been for some kind of injury. On her Twitter, there is this short tweet: “Crutches…not the business” (Sunday, 3:46pm Eastern). Waldrum has not yet commented about the apparent injury via his Twitter account. Continue reading “U-23 USWNT: Brooks and Bywaters Score Versus Sweden”

U-23 USWNT La Manga Roster with Notes

Last Sunday, the U-23 USWNT roster was announced for their three matches in La Manga, Spain (USSoccer.com). Here is that roster, with basic notes about the players, including some more specific info about their normal playing position(s), along with 2012 or 2011 WPS Draft information, if applicable. Continue reading “U-23 USWNT La Manga Roster with Notes”

U-17 USWNT Schedule for U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifying

On Thursday, CONCACAF officially announced the schedule for the final stage of the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Championship, which will be hosted by Guatemala. This event is the confederation’s qualifying tournament for the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Azerbaijan, later this year. The top three teams from CONCACAF will qualify.

The USA’s U-17 WNT were automatic qualifiers for the final stage, along with Canada and Mexico. Last Sunday, a draw was held to determine the two round-robin groups. Continue reading “U-17 USWNT Schedule for U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifying”

U-20 USWNT Playing Time – La Manga 2012

Here’s a tabular summary of the playing time for the Under-20 USWNT at the recent Four Nations Tournament at La Manga, Spain. Continue reading “U-20 USWNT Playing Time – La Manga 2012”

CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship Draw to be Held Sunday

The draw for CONCACAF’s Women’s Under-17 Championship will be held this Sunday in Miami, Florida.

Host Guatemala has been placed in Group A. Mexico has been placed in Group B, while the other two North American teams, USA and Canada have been placed in the same pot. This avoids the possibility of USA and Canada being in the same group. Continue reading “CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship Draw to be Held Sunday”