United States U-20 women's national soccer team
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The United States U-20 women's 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 full Women's National Team
. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
, in which the United States team won 2-1 over North Korea. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which is the top competition for this age group. The current head coach is Steve Swanson.
, the first coach in the team's history, through the middle of 1999 before she left for the Maryland Terrapins
soccer team. Jay Hoffman, who served as Higgins-Cirovski's assistant, took charge of the team and led them to a gold medal for the 1999 Pan American Games
, the first time the tournament was opened to women's teams. Among the U-18 women playing at the 1999 Pan American Games were future senior national team
members Cat Reddick and Hope Solo
.
decided to change the age limit from the U-18 team to U-19. The move was in preparation for FIFA
's introduction of the first ever FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship (which has since changed). The new U-19 squad won the inaugural 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
in Canada
, where they beat the hosts on a golden goal
by captain and future United States Women's National Team
mainstay Lindsay Tarpley
. Five other members of that same team would join Tarpley as teammates on the senior international team: Rachel Buehler
, Lori Chalupny
, Heather O'Reilly
, Leslie Osborne
, and Angie Woznuk
. Other notable 2002 team members were Kelly Wilson, the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the U-20 team, as well as two-time Hermann Trophy
winner Kerri Hanks
, who would go on to become one of the most decorated players in women's collegiate soccer.
in Thailand
, after having been defeated by Germany in the semifinals. The tournament marked the world championship debut of future senior national team
members Yael Averbuch
, Stephanie Lopez
, Amy Rodriguez
, and Megan Rapinoe
. However in 2006, FIFA
increased the age limit of the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship to 20. 2004 also saw the first loss to a similar-aged team in the history of the program when the squad lost to Japan
.
did in 2001 prior to the introduction of the U-19 tournament, they raised the age of the squad from U-19 to U-20 in 2005. The move was, again, in response to FIFA's altering of the competition from U-19 to U-20. The actual team's play in 2005 was quiet due to a transition in coaches.
In 2006, the United States U-20 team played in a whopping 50 matches prior to the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
in Russia
; however, the team finished in fourth place. The U.S. lost to China in penalties in the semifinal and followed up the loss with another to Brazil
in the third-place match, also on penalties. Seven members of that 2006 team: Lauren Cheney
, Christina DiMartino
, Tobin Heath
, Stephanie Lopez
, Casey Nogueira
, Kelley O'Hara
, and Amy Rodriguez
, have made appearances for the Senior National Team
. Lopez played in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, and, joined by Cheney, Heath, and Rodriguez, also represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
. Nogueira and O'Hara helped the 2008 U-20 team to qualify for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
that same year.
, just as they had done prior in the 1999 Pan American Games
. This time around, the United States sent along two "over-aged players" in Lauren Cheney
and Brittany Taylor
. The decision proved costly as the supplemented U-20 team were dismantled in the finals, 5-0, to a full-strength Brazil
squad.
In 2008, two years removed from the disastrous fourth-place finish at the 2006 U-20 World Championship
, the United States U-20 women finally reclaimed the World Cup title at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
in Chile
, with Sydney Leroux
winning the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe for being named the best player of the tournament as well as scoring the most goals. To date, Alex Morgan
, Sydney Leroux
, Christine Nairn
are the only members of the 2008 squad to be capped by the senior national team
.
handed the coaching reins back to Jillian Ellis, who had coached the 2007 Pan American Games squad. 2009 also saw the influx of players who took part in the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
into the U-20s, including Kristen Mewis
, US Soccer's 2008 Young Female Player of the Year, and Vicki DiMartino
, younger sister of U-20 alumni Christina
(2006) and Gina
(2007–2008). Two members of the 2008 squad, Sydney Leroux
and Christine Nairn
, returned to captain the team through the next World Cup cycle.
The team won the 2010 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship
title the next year and secured a berth to the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
, to be held in Germany
. Sydney Leroux
was the leading scorer at the tournament with six goals. In the World Cup, they won their group, but lost on penalty kicks to Nigeria in the quarterfinals. Leroux was again their leading scorer, tallying five goals in their four matches.
two times, in 2006 and 2010; the 2002 tournament did not have a championship final. The U-20s finished as runners-up to Canada in 2004 and 2008.
(1998–1999) Jay Hoffman (1999) Steve Swanson (2000) Tracey Leone
(2001–2004) Mark Krikorian (2004–2005) Tim Schulz
(2005–2006)
Jillian Ellis (2007) Tony DiCicco
(2008) Jillian Ellis (2009–2010) Dave Chesler (2010–)
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the full Women's National Team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
. The team's most recent major tournament was the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
, in which the United States team won 2-1 over North Korea. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, which is the top competition for this age group. The current head coach is Steve Swanson.
Beginnings as a U-18 program
The United States U-20 team has been active since 1998; however, it was run as a U-18 team from its inception until 2001. It was led by Shannon Higgins-CirovskiShannon Higgins-Cirovski
Shannon Higgins-Cirovski was a U.S. soccer midfielder who Higgins earned fifty-one caps with the United States between 1987 and 1991. She was a member of the U.S. team at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-High school and college:Higgins grew up...
, the first coach in the team's history, through the middle of 1999 before she left for the Maryland Terrapins
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins, commonly referred to as the Terps, consist of 27 men's and women's athletic teams that represent the University of Maryland, College Park in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
soccer team. Jay Hoffman, who served as Higgins-Cirovski's assistant, took charge of the team and led them to a gold medal for the 1999 Pan American Games
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games or the 13th Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23-August 8, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated at the games. The 1999...
, the first time the tournament was opened to women's teams. Among the U-18 women playing at the 1999 Pan American Games were future senior national team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
members Cat Reddick and Hope Solo
Hope Solo
Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer...
.
2001 through 2003
In 2001, the United States Soccer FederationUnited States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
decided to change the age limit from the U-18 team to U-19. The move was in preparation for FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
's introduction of the first ever FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship (which has since changed). The new U-19 squad won the inaugural 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
The 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was held from August 17 to September 1. It was the first sanctioned youth tournament for women put together by FIFA. The tournament was hosted by Canada. FIFA granted the tournament to Canada in March 2001. Three cities hosted the tournament,...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, where they beat the hosts on a golden goal
Golden goal
The golden goal is a method used in association football, field hockey, ice hockey and korfball to decide the winner of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of regulation time. It is a type of sudden death. Golden goal rules allow the team that scores the first goal during...
by captain and future United States Women's National Team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
mainstay Lindsay Tarpley
Lindsay Tarpley
Lindsay Ann Tarpley Snow is an American soccer forward currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She went to Portage Central High School.-High school:Tarpley grew up in Portage, Michigan, and attended Portage...
. Five other members of that same team would join Tarpley as teammates on the senior international team: Rachel Buehler
Rachel Buehler
Rachel Marie Buehler is an American soccer defender currently playing for the United States women's national soccer team.-College career:...
, Lori Chalupny
Lori Chalupny
Lori Christine Chalupny is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:...
, Heather O'Reilly
Heather O'Reilly
Heather Ann O'Reilly , also known by her initials HAO, is a member of the United States women's national soccer team and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist...
, Leslie Osborne
Leslie Osborne
Leslie Marie Osborne is an American soccer defensive midfielder who currently plays for the Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:...
, and Angie Woznuk
Angie Woznuk
Angela Beth "Angie" Woznuk Kerr is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team...
. Other notable 2002 team members were Kelly Wilson, the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the U-20 team, as well as two-time Hermann Trophy
Hermann Trophy
The Hermann Trophy is awarded annually by the Missouri Athletic Club to the United States's top male and female college soccer players.-History:...
winner Kerri Hanks
Kerri Hanks
Kerri Michel Hanks is an American soccer forward who last played for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer...
, who would go on to become one of the most decorated players in women's collegiate soccer.
2004
In 2004, the U-19 team placed third at the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship
-Group B:---------------------Group C:--------------------- Knockout Map :-Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-All star team:-Goalscorers:...
in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
, after having been defeated by Germany in the semifinals. The tournament marked the world championship debut of future senior national team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
members Yael Averbuch
Yael Averbuch
Yael Friedman Averbuch is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer, and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
, Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Renee Cox is an American soccer defender currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
, Amy Rodriguez
Amy Rodriguez
Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
, and Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Anna Rapinoe is an American soccer midfielder who is currently a free agent in the Women's Professional Soccer League and a member of the United States women's national soccer team...
. However in 2006, FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
increased the age limit of the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship to 20. 2004 also saw the first loss to a similar-aged team in the history of the program when the squad lost to Japan
Japan women's national football team
The Japan women's national football team, or Nadeshiko Japan , is a selection of the best female players in Japan and is run by the Japan Football Association . Japan defeated the U.S...
.
2005 & 2006
As the United States Soccer FederationUnited States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
did in 2001 prior to the introduction of the U-19 tournament, they raised the age of the squad from U-19 to U-20 in 2005. The move was, again, in response to FIFA's altering of the competition from U-19 to U-20. The actual team's play in 2005 was quiet due to a transition in coaches.
In 2006, the United States U-20 team played in a whopping 50 matches prior to the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams...
in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
; however, the team finished in fourth place. The U.S. lost to China in penalties in the semifinal and followed up the loss with another to Brazil
Brazil women's national football team
The Brazil women's national football team represents Brazil in international women's association football. Brazil played their first game on July 22, 1986 against the United States....
in the third-place match, also on penalties. Seven members of that 2006 team: Lauren Cheney
Lauren Cheney
Lauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:...
, Christina DiMartino
Christina DiMartino
Christina DiMartino , is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team...
, Tobin Heath
Tobin Heath
Tobin Powell Heath is an American soccer player, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a FIFA Women's World Cup Finalist. According to United States Soccer Federation, Heath is "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" and is "one of the team's best and most crafty dribblers"...
, Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Lopez
Stephanie Renee Cox is an American soccer defender currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
, Casey Nogueira
Casey Nogueira
Casey Nicole Nogueira is a U.S. soccer midfielder who currently plays for the professional Sky Blue FC. She has earned one cap with the United States women's national soccer team in 2007 and was a member of the U.S. U-20 women's team at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship and the 2007...
, Kelley O'Hara
Kelley O'Hara
Kelley Maureen O'Hara is an American soccer player from Fayetteville, Georgia. She was a forward for the Stanford women's soccer team and is a member of the United States U-23 women's national soccer team. She is the recipient of the 2009 Hermann Trophy...
, and Amy Rodriguez
Amy Rodriguez
Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
, have made appearances for the Senior National Team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
. Lopez played in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, and, joined by Cheney, Heath, and Rodriguez, also represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
. Nogueira and O'Hara helped the 2008 U-20 team to qualify for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
that same year.
2007 & 2008
2007 saw the squad sent to the 2007 Pan American Games2007 Pan American Games
The 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to July 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in...
, just as they had done prior in the 1999 Pan American Games
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games or the 13th Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23-August 8, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated at the games. The 1999...
. This time around, the United States sent along two "over-aged players" in Lauren Cheney
Lauren Cheney
Lauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:...
and Brittany Taylor
Brittany Taylor (footballer)
Brittany Nicole Taylor is an American soccer player currently playing for Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer. She was a defender for the United States U-20 women's national soccer team and the University of Connecticut women's soccer team...
. The decision proved costly as the supplemented U-20 team were dismantled in the finals, 5-0, to a full-strength Brazil
Brazil women's national football team
The Brazil women's national football team represents Brazil in international women's association football. Brazil played their first game on July 22, 1986 against the United States....
squad.
In 2008, two years removed from the disastrous fourth-place finish at the 2006 U-20 World Championship
2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams...
, the United States U-20 women finally reclaimed the World Cup title at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
in Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
, with Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level...
winning the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe for being named the best player of the tournament as well as scoring the most goals. To date, Alex Morgan
Alex Morgan
Alexandra Patricia "Alex" Morgan is an American soccer player from Diamond Bar, California. She is a forward for the Western New York Flash of Women's Professional Soccer and member of the US Women's National Team...
, Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level...
, Christine Nairn
Christine Nairn
Christine Marie Nairn is an American soccer player from Annapolis, Maryland. She is a midfielder for the Pennsylvania State University women's soccer team and is currently in the United States women's national soccer team player pool....
are the only members of the 2008 squad to be capped by the senior national team
United States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
.
2009 & 2010
In 2009, Tony DiCiccoTony DiCicco
Tony DiCicco is an American soccer player, coach, and commentator. He is best known as the coach of the United States women's national soccer team from 1994 to 1999, during which time the team won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.In 1970, DiCicco graduated from...
handed the coaching reins back to Jillian Ellis, who had coached the 2007 Pan American Games squad. 2009 also saw the influx of players who took part in the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup is an international association football tournament for female players under the age of 17. It is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
into the U-20s, including Kristen Mewis
Kristen Mewis
Kristen Anne Mewis is an American soccer player from Hanson, Massachusetts. She is a forward for the Boston College women's soccer team, and is a midfielder for the United States U-20 women's national soccer team.-Collegiate career:...
, US Soccer's 2008 Young Female Player of the Year, and Vicki DiMartino
Vicki DiMartino
Victoria Teresa DiMartino is an American soccer player from Massapequa, New York. She is a forward for the Boston College women's soccer team, and is a defender for the United States U-20 women's national soccer team....
, younger sister of U-20 alumni Christina
Christina DiMartino
Christina DiMartino , is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team...
(2006) and Gina
Gina DiMartino
Gina DiMartino is an American soccer player from Massapequa, New York. She is a forward for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer, and is a midfielder for the United States U-23 women's national soccer team....
(2007–2008). Two members of the 2008 squad, Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level...
and Christine Nairn
Christine Nairn
Christine Marie Nairn is an American soccer player from Annapolis, Maryland. She is a midfielder for the Pennsylvania State University women's soccer team and is currently in the United States women's national soccer team player pool....
, returned to captain the team through the next World Cup cycle.
The team won the 2010 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship
2010 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship
--------- Group B :--------- Knockout rounds :- Semifinals :----- Third place match :- Final :- External links :* * *...
title the next year and secured a berth to the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation....
, to be held in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Sydney Leroux
Sydney Leroux
Sydney Rae Leroux is a Canadian-American female association football player who has represented both Canada and the United States at the youth international level...
was the leading scorer at the tournament with six goals. In the World Cup, they won their group, but lost on penalty kicks to Nigeria in the quarterfinals. Leroux was again their leading scorer, tallying five goals in their four matches.
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Record
| Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 20022002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship The 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was held from August 17 to September 1. It was the first sanctioned youth tournament for women put together by FIFA. The tournament was hosted by Canada. FIFA granted the tournament to Canada in March 2001. Three cities hosted the tournament,... |
Champions | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
 20042004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship -Group B:---------------------Group C:--------------------- Knockout Map :-Quarterfinals:-------------Semifinals:-----Third place play-off:-Final:-Awards:-All star team:-Goalscorers:... |
Third place | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
 20062006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams... |
Fourth place | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
 20082008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup The 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Chile between November 19 and December 7, 2008. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Chile had a guaranteed place as the host nation.... |
Champions | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
 20102010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup The 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Germany from July 13 to August 1. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, were taking part in the final competition, in which Germany had a guaranteed place as the host nation.... |
Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Total | 5/5 | 28 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 14 |
CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship Tournament Record
The U-20 women have won the CONCACAF Women's U-20 ChampionshipCONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship
The CONCACAF Women's Under-20 tournament is a football competition for women's national teams under 20 years in North America, Central America and Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup....
two times, in 2006 and 2010; the 2002 tournament did not have a championship final. The U-20s finished as runners-up to Canada in 2004 and 2008.
| Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2002 |
No Final Held | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| 2004 |
Runners-up | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 3 |
 2006 |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 2008 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship The 2008 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship was the 2008 championship for Under-20 women's national football teams from the CONCACAF region. The tournament doubled as the qualification tournament for the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for the CONCACAF region. The tournament was played entirely... |
Runners-up | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
 20102010 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship --------- Group B :--------- Knockout rounds :- Semifinals :----- Third place match :- Final :- External links :* * *... |
Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 5/5 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 120 | 10 |
Current Roster
- Caps and goals current of July 25, 2010.
Previous Rosters
- 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup squad
- 2007 Pan American Games squad
- 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship squad
- 2004 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship squad
- 2002 FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship squad
Player records
International match statistics, as of July 25, 2010. All goals scored in international matches only.Top scorers
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Most capped players
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Notable alumnae and U-20 World Cup years
- Rachel BuehlerRachel BuehlerRachel Marie Buehler is an American soccer defender currently playing for the United States women's national soccer team.-College career:...
2002, 2004 - Lori ChalupnyLori ChalupnyLori Christine Chalupny is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:...
2002 - Lauren CheneyLauren CheneyLauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:...
2006 - Stephanie Cox 2004, 2006
- Tobin HeathTobin HeathTobin Powell Heath is an American soccer player, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a FIFA Women's World Cup Finalist. According to United States Soccer Federation, Heath is "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" and is "one of the team's best and most crafty dribblers"...
2006 - Heather O'ReillyHeather O'ReillyHeather Ann O'Reilly , also known by her initials HAO, is a member of the United States women's national soccer team and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist...
2002 - Leslie OsborneLeslie OsborneLeslie Marie Osborne is an American soccer defensive midfielder who currently plays for the Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:...
2002 - Amy RodriguezAmy RodriguezAmy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team....
2004, 2006 - Lindsay TarpleyLindsay TarpleyLindsay Ann Tarpley Snow is an American soccer forward currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She went to Portage Central High School.-High school:Tarpley grew up in Portage, Michigan, and attended Portage...
2002
Coaches
Shannon Higgins-CirovskiShannon Higgins-Cirovski
Shannon Higgins-Cirovski was a U.S. soccer midfielder who Higgins earned fifty-one caps with the United States between 1987 and 1991. She was a member of the U.S. team at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-High school and college:Higgins grew up...
(1998–1999) Jay Hoffman (1999) Steve Swanson (2000) Tracey Leone
Tracey Leone
Tracey Leone is a retired American soccer midfielder who was a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She was the first American to win a world championship as both a player and as a head coach....
(2001–2004) Mark Krikorian (2004–2005) Tim Schulz
Tim Schulz
Tim Schulz is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who played two seasons in the North American Soccer League, two in the Western Soccer Alliance, two in Major Indoor Soccer League and one in the American Professional Soccer League. He was also a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1983 Pan American...
(2005–2006)
Jillian Ellis (2007) Tony DiCiccoTony DiCicco
Tony DiCicco is an American soccer player, coach, and commentator. He is best known as the coach of the United States women's national soccer team from 1994 to 1999, during which time the team won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup.In 1970, DiCicco graduated from...
(2008)
Jillian Ellis (2009–2010) Dave Chesler (2010–)