U.S. U16 GNT Announces Roster for Europe Friendlies
The U.S. U16 Girls National Team has unveiled its roster for the June training camp, selecting 20 elite young players who represent the next wave of American soccer talent.
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Under head coach Ciara Crinion’s leadership, the team will travel to the Netherlands for an intensive European training camp and competitive matches.
The U16s will play three games during their European tour, taking on the Netherlands (June 11), Germany (June 13) and Norway (June 16). All games will be held at Sportpark Parkzicht in Uden, Netherlands, providing valuable international experience for this talented group.
Eight players on this roster helped the USA win the 2024 Concacaf Girls’ Under-15 Championship in Costa Rica. They include:
- Melia Brewer (two goals)
- Elena Vera
- Caroline Swann (two goals)
- Mia Corona (two goals)
- Loradana Paletta (one goal)
- Amari Manning (two goals)
- Taylor Morrell
- Deus Stanislaus (three goals)
- Carolina Reyna (team-high six goals).
Roster by Position
Goalkeepers
- Marley Higgins (Pacific Northwest SC)
- Malia Zillman (Rockford Raptors FC)
Defenders
- Emily Baxter (Tophat SC)
- Meila Brewer (Kansas City Athletics)
- Kendra Hansen (Pateadores SC)
- Marin Kotschau (Colorado Rapids Youth SC)
- Madeline Maves (Seattle United)
- Elena Vera (Bay Area Surf SC)
- Aniah Williams (Eclipse Select SC)
Midfielders
- Mia Corona (Legends FC)
- Taylor Morrell (Virginia Development Academy)
- Loradana Paletta (New York City FC)
- Georgia Restovich (St. Louis Scott Gallagher)
- Carolina Reyna (Sting Austin)
- Caroline Smann (Solar SC)
Forwards
- Lilah Helwig (FC Delco)
- Amari Manning (Players Development Academy)
- Kyleigh Pete (Sting Dallas Royal)
- Deus Stanislaus (Players Development Academy)
- Daphne Van Der Weide (Virginia Development Academy)
The June training camp will provide these players with invaluable experience in the national team environment, exposing them to high-level coaching and competition.
As these athletes continue their development journey, this camp represents a significant milestone in their pursuit of representing the United States at the senior level.
