United States girls' national under-16 soccer team
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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.
Nickname(s)Team USA
The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks
The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks
AssociationUnited States Soccer Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Head coachKatie Schoepfer[1]
| Nickname(s) | Team USA The Stars and Stripes The Yanks | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Association | United States Soccer Federation | ||
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) | ||
| Head coach | Katie Schoepfer[1] | ||
| FIFA code | USA | ||
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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.[2][3]
The current incarnation of U-16s was re-instituted in February 2015 under coach Tricia Taliaferro.[4][5] 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.[6][7][8] Patchy Toledo became the head coach of the U-16s in August 2022.[9]
Tournament
Tournament of Nations (Since 2004)
Tournament of Nations (Torneo delle Nazioni) in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Italy, in April 2016.[10][11]
Results and schedule
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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Win Draw Lose Fixture
2025
| April 19, 2025 Friendly | Spain  | 4–3 |  United States | Benidorm, Spain |
| Report |
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Stadium: Estadio Municipal Guillermo Amor |
| April 21, 2025 Friendly | Spain | 1–1 | United States | La Nucia, Spain |
| Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano |
| June 11, 2025 Friendly | Netherlands  | 0–0 | United States | Uden, Netherlands |
| Report | Stadium: Sportpark Parkzicht Referee: Toon de Bonth (NED) |
| June 13, 2025 Friendly | Germany  | v | United States | Uden, Netherlands |
| Stadium: Sportpark Parkzicht |
| June 16, 2025 Friendly | Norway  | v | United States | Uden, Netherlands |
| Stadium: Sportpark Parkzicht |
| October 28, 2025 Friendly | England  | 0–1 | United States | Burton upon Trent, England |
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Stadium: St George's Park |
| October 31, 2025 Friendly | England | 1–2 | United States | Burton upon Trent, England |
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Report |
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Stadium: St George's Park |
2026
| January 10, 2026 Friendly | Germany | 4–1 | United States | Albir, Spain |
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Report |
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Stadium: Albir Garden Resort Referee: Adrian López (SPA) |
| January 13, 2026 Friendly | Germany | 3–3 | United States | Albir, Spain |
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Report |
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Referee: Ismael Moreno (SPA) |
| January 15, 2026 Friendly | Belgium  | 0–4 | United States | Oliva, Spain |
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Stadium: Oliva Nova Sports Center Referee: Noelia González (SPA) |
| February 21, 2026 UEFA Development Tournament | Spain | 2–0 | United States | Antalya, Türkiye |
| Report |
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Stadium: Emirhan Sports Center Stadium Referee: Benjamin Seferovic (DEN) |
| February 23, 2026 UEFA Development Tournament | Denmark  | 0–4 | United States | Antalya, Türkiye |
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 81' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Emirhan Sports Center Stadium Referee: Oswaldo Contreras (ECU) |
| February 26, 2026 UEFA Development Tournament | England | 2–3 | United States | Antalya, Türkiye |
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Report |
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Stadium: Emirhan Sports Center Stadium Referee: Benjamin Seferovic (DEN) |
| April 22, 2026 L'Albir WU16 2026 International | Netherlands | v | United States | L'Albir, Spain |
| April 25, 2026 L'Albir WU16 2026 International | Spain | v | United States | L'Albir, Spain |
| April 28, 2026 L'Albir WU16 2026 International | Sweden  | v | United States | L'Albir, Spain |
Players
Current squad
20 players were called up for the April 2026 friendlies.[12]
Caps and goals are current as of February 26, 2026 after match against the England.[13][14][15]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Gabby Gjeldum | (15) | 2 | 0 | Galaxy SC | |
| GK | Kaylin Hoffman | (15) | 0 | 0 | Beadling SC | |
| 2 | DF | Cali Hejduk | (15) | 5 | 0 | Columbus United SC |
| 4 | DF | Madison Kline | (15) | 5 | 0 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC |
| 5 | DF | Mercy Karson | (15) | 3 | 0 | Mustang SC |
| DF | Brielle Hopkins | (15) | 2 | 0 | Charlotte SA | |
| DF | Dorothea Perry | (15) | 5 | 0 | Mountain View Los Altos SC | |
| DF | Cassie Travers | (15) | 3 | 0 | Mountain View Los Altos SC | |
| DF | Carolyn Voss | (15) | 5 | 0 | Minnesota Thunder | |
| 8 | MF | Avery Walbruch | (15) | 5 | 1 | La Roca FC |
| MF | Samaya Khaleel | (15) | 0 | 0 | Florida Kraze Krush SC | |
| MF | Isabella Ortiz | (15) | 5 | 0 | Florida United Soccer Club | |
| MF | Valentina Perrotta | (15) | 5 | 1 | Bethesda SC | |
| MF | Sadie Siedel | (15) | 3 | 0 | Mustang SC | |
| 7 | FW | Tatum Gardner | (15) | 3 | 1 | Arizona Arsenal SC |
| 9 | FW | Anaya Bursey | (15) | 3 | 2 | Real Colorado |
| 20 | FW | Koi Edwards | (15) | 3 | 1 | Legends FC |
| FW | Caroline Barrow | (15) | 5 | 1 | Albion Hurricanes FC | |
| FW | Kayleigh Cabigon | (15) | 5 | 2 | San Diego Surf SC Academy | |
| FW | Dylan Ohm | (15) | 0 | 0 | Penn Fusion SA | |
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up in the past 12 months.
- UEFA Development Tournament[16]
- January 2026 friendlies.[17]
- October 2025 friendlies.[18]
- September 2025 training camp.[19]
- June 2025 friendlies.[20]
- May 2025 training camp.[21]
| Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Carmen O'Dea | (15) | 4 | 0 | FC Barcelona Academy |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| GK | Molly Gaffney | (15) | 2 | 0 | Real Colorado |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| GK | Olivia Hasan | (15) | 4 | 0 | Eclipse Select SC |
January 2026 friendlies |
| GK | Camille Barrett | (15) | 0 | 0 | Solar SC |
September 2025 training camp |
| GK | Aileen Rodriguez | (15) | 0 | 0 | FC Dallas |
September 2025 training camp |
| GK | Malia Zillman | (15) | 1 | 0 | Rockford Raptors FC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| GK | Marley Higgins | (15) | 0 | 0 | PacNW SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| GK | Lola Ta | (15) | 0 | 0 | FC Dallas |
May 2025 training camp |
| GK | Lily Venneri | (15) | 0 | 0 | North Carolina Courage Academy |
May 2025 training camp |
| DF | Lilly Yakel | (15) | 3 | 0 | Portland Thorns Academy |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| DF | Addison Staats | (15) | 3 | 0 | Solar SC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| DF | Kendra Kates | (15) | 2 | 0 | Albion Hurricanes FC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| DF | Emma Sullivan | (15) | 2 | 0 | San Juan SC |
January 2026 friendlies |
| DF | Ally Damron | (15) | 4 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC Academy |
January 2026 friendlies |
| DF | Tilly Shaeffer | (15) | 2 | 0 | Sting Austin |
October 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Reece Li | (15) | 2 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC |
October 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Ally Damron | (15) | 0 | 0 | San Diego Surf SC Academy |
September 2025 training camp |
| DF | Kylie Guerrero | (15) | 0 | 0 | Solar SC |
September 2025 training camp |
| DF | Emma Sullivan | (15) | 0 | 0 | San Juan SC |
September 2025 training camp |
| DF | Kendra Hansen | (15) | 1 | 0 | Pateadores SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Elena Vera | (15) | 1 | 0 | Davis Legacy SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Madeline Maves | (15) | 1 | 0 | Seattle United |
June 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Marin Kotschau | (15) | 1 | 0 | Colorado Rapids Youth SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Anaiah Williams | (15) | 1 | 0 | Eclipse Select SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Emily Baxter | (15) | 1 | 0 | Tophat SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| DF | Meila Brewer | March 24, 2009 | 1 | 0 | Kansas City Athletics |
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| DF | Chloe Griswell | (15) | 0 | 0 | Solar SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| DF | Alexandra Han | March 21, 2009 | 0 | 0 | Solar SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| DF | Rachel Lawless-Felarca | (15) | 0 | 0 | Sting Dallas Royal |
May 2025 training camp |
| DF | Eloise Rubinstein | (15) | 0 | 0 | SUSA FC |
May 2025 training camp |
| DF | Annabel Sharrer | (15) | 0 | 0 | Richmond United SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| DF | Izumi Wakatsuki | (15) | 0 | 0 | Tennessee SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| MF | Hannah Yu | (15) | 3 | 0 | Nationals SC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| MF | Mia Sommers | (15) | 3 | 0 | FC Prime |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| MF | Sofia White | (15) | 3 | 0 | Bethesda SC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| MF | Carly Barnes | (15) | 3 | 0 | Penn Fusion SA |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| MF | Brynlie Ward | (15) | 5 | 0 | FC Dallas |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| MF | Natalia Hanson | (15) | 3 | 0 | Penn Fusion SA |
January 2026 friendlies |
| MF | Camila Fadiga | (15) | 3 | 0 | Florida Kraze Krush SC |
January 2026 friendlies |
| MF | Makenna Mitchell | (15) | 3 | 0 | City SC San Diego |
January 2026 friendlies |
| MF | Blair Banta | (15) | 2 | 0 | Tophat SC |
October 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Sarah Ligon | (15) | 2 | 0 | South Carolina Surf SC |
October 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Taylor Ladd | (15) | 0 | 0 | FC Dallas |
September 2025 training camp |
| MF | Ellie Snyder | (15) | 0 | 0 | Oklahoma Energy FC |
September 2025 training camp |
| MF | Loradana Paletta | (13) | 1 | 0 | New York City FC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Taylor Morrell | (15) | 1 | 0 | VDA |
June 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Caroline Swann | (15) | 1 | 0 | D'Feeters Kicks SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Mia Corona | February 9, 2009 | 1 | 0 | Legends FC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Carolina Reyna | (15) | 1 | 0 | Sting Austin |
June 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Georgia Restovich | (15) | 1 | 0 | St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC |
June 2025 friendlies |
| MF | Kendall Conway | (15) | 0 | 0 | Lamorinda SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| MF | Sienna Fallone | (15) | 0 | 0 | Rochester New York FC |
May 2025 training camp |
| MF | Gabrielle Ferraro | (15) | 0 | 0 | San Juan SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| MF | Bridget Kopmeyer | (15) | 0 | 0 | Internationals SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| MF | Mya Muniz | (15) | 0 | 0 | FC Dallas |
May 2025 training camp |
| FW | Addison Stout | (15) | 3 | 0 | Mustang SC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| FW | Stella Spitzer | April 4, 2010 | 3 | 0 | Carolina Ascent FC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| FW | Riley Rountree | (15) | 5 | 1 | Eastside FC |
UEFA Development Tournament |
| FW | Eileena Chinyadza | (15) | 3 | 1 | Michigan Hawks |
January 2026 friendlies |
| FW | Lara Almeida | (15) | 2 | 0 | Orlando City Academy |
January 2026 friendlies |
| FW | Ryder White | (15) | 3 | 1 | Virginia Development Academy |
January 2026 friendlies |
| FW | Bridget Asekomhe | (15) | 3 | 1 | Albion Hurricanes FC |
January 2026 friendlies |
| FW | Isabelle York | (15) | 2 | 1 | Tophat SC |
October 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Ella Dietz | (15) | 2 | 1 | Arkansas Rising |
October 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Pauline Maletz | (15) | 2 | 1 | Virginia Union FC |
October 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Alexa Paloma Barajas | (15) | 0 | 0 | Rhode Island Surf |
September 2025 training camp |
| FW | Sadie Siedel | (15) | 0 | 0 | Mustang SC |
September 2025 training camp |
| FW | Daphne Van der Weide | (15) | 1 | 0 | Virginia Development Academy |
June 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Lilah Helwig | (15) | 1 | 0 | FC Delco |
June 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Amari Manning | (15) | 1 | 0 | PDA |
June 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Dues Stanislaus | (15) | 1 | 0 | PDA |
June 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Kyleigh Pete | (15) | 1 | 0 | Sting Dallas Royal |
June 2025 friendlies |
| FW | Layla Iglesias | (15) | 0 | 0 | FC Dallas |
May 2025 training camp |
| FW | Bristol Kersh | (15) | 0 | 0 | TopHat SC |
May 2025 training camp |
| FW | Rhea Moore | (15) | 0 | 0 | San Juan SC |
May 2025 training camp |
- INJ - Injured
- PRE - Withdrew prior to camp
Coaches
April Heinrichs[22]- Steve Swanson (2000–2002)[23]
- Sue Patberg (2003–2005)[24]
- Tricia Taliaferro[4]
- Barry Ritson[4]
- Katie Schoepfer[25]
Patchy Toledo (2022–2024)[9]- Ciara Crinion (2025)[1]
- Katie Schoepfer (2025–)[1]
