Update (10-Dec-2019): Washington State sophomore center back Mykiaa Minniss has been added to the roster . The 5’11 sophomore scored the golden goal over South Carolina to send WSU to the College Cup. (WSUCougars.com)
Update (12-Dec-2019): South Carolina signee Catherine Barry (profile) is also on the roster. She was a substitute in Wednesday’s “Red” Team match versus France.
Currently underway in Florida is the final camp of 2019 for the Under-20 United States Women’s National Team, which runs from December 8th to the 14th. Head coach Mark Carr has called in 31 players, who will be split into two teams to play international friendlies against the U-20 WNTs of France and Brazil. Of the 31 players, 18 are current college players, with several key players returning for their first camp since the start of the NCAA season.
External Link: U.S. Soccer Roster Release for 2019 Nike International Friendlies
With just one more camp left before the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship, these friendlies are one of Carr’s last chances to evaluate players for the 20-spot qualifying roster.
Four top U-20 players are not available, as they have been called into the overlapping USWNT identification camp: Forward Sophia Smith, midfielder Brianna Pinto, plus defenders Naomi Girma and Maycee Bell. Absent injuries or full-time promotions to the senior USWNT, these four players should be on the U-20 qualifying roster.
Update (09-Dec-2019): Naomi Girma will not attend this camp due to an injury suffered during the College Cup. Given that she took one of the spot kicks during the penalty shoot-out, the injury is likely to be minor. (U.S. Soccer)
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