United States U-17 women's national soccer team
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The United States U-17 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-17 Women's World Cup
, in which the United States team finished runners-up to tournament champions North Korea
. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
, which is the top competition for this age group. The current head coach is Albertin Montoya
.
. The U-17s played their first matches in November 2002, including a 3-0 victory over Scotland
. Through 2003, the U-17s went undefeated in international matches, defeating youth teams from Canada
and Germany
, and repeated that feat in 2004. In 2005, however, the U-17s suffered defeats in matches against the Canadian and Mexican
youth teams.
In 2006, the U-17s competed against various youth teams from Argentina
and Germany, including a loss to the senior Argentina women's national team
.
began organizing for the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
in New Zealand
. In preparation for the tournament, the U-17s posted a 9-1-0 record, defeating U-17 teams from Germany and Uruguay
and U-19 teams from Denmark
, England
, and Argentina.
in Trinidad & Tobago on July 26, 2008, defeating Costa Rica 4-1.
At the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
, the United States lost their opening match to Japan
. They scraped through the opening rounds of play with a draw against France
, and advanced through the tournament to the final, where they lost in overtime to North Korea
. Taylor Vancil was named the best goalkeeper at the tournament. Out of the 13 goals that the USA had at the tournament, only three players actually scored them: Vicki DiMartino
(5), Courtney Verloo (4), and Kristen Mewis
(2). The other two goals were own goal
s by Paraguay
and North Korea
.
, winning their group and scoring 32 goals. However, they suffered a stunning loss to Canada in the semifinals, on a penalty shootout. This loss prevented the United States from qualifying to the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
, the first time in history that a United States women's national soccer team has not advanced out of their region to a Women's World Cup.
in Dallas, Texas
on April 4, 2010.
(2006–2010) Mike Dickey (2010–2011) Albertin Montoya
(2011–)
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-17 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:All times local -Quarterfinals:-----------------Semifinals:---------3rd Place Playoff:----...
, in which the United States team finished runners-up to tournament champions North Korea
Korea DPR women's national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team represents North Korea in international women's football. North Korea were the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship winners, and won the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2001, 2003 and 2008....
. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial 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...
, which is the top competition for this age group. The current head coach is Albertin Montoya
Albertin Montoya
Albertin Montoya is a retired American soccer midfielder who last played for the San Jose Clash. He is currently the head coach of United States women's national under-17 soccer team....
.
2002 through 2005
The women's U-17 program was started in 2002 and was initially focused on developing players for the U-19 national teamUnited States U-20 women's national soccer team
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...
. The U-17s played their first matches in November 2002, including a 3-0 victory over Scotland
Scotland women's national football team
The Scotland women's national football team represents Scotland in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 23rd in the world and 14th in Europe....
. Through 2003, the U-17s went undefeated in international matches, defeating youth teams from Canada
Canada women's national soccer team
The Canada women's national soccer team is overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association. The team reached its all-time high of 6th in the March 2011 rankings. The team reached international prominence finishing in 4th place at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2003, losing to their archrival American team...
and Germany
Germany women's national football team
The German women's national football team represents Germany in international women's football and is directed by the German Football Association . The team – informally called West Germany in English – played its first international match in 1982...
, and repeated that feat in 2004. In 2005, however, the U-17s suffered defeats in matches against the Canadian and Mexican
Mexico women's national football team
The Mexico women's national football team represents Mexico in international women's football competition and is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation. In the 1970s, the team gained popularity, with Mexico finishing 3rd in a unofficial Women's World Cup held in Italy...
youth teams.
In 2006, the U-17s competed against various youth teams from Argentina
Argentina women's national football team
The Argentina women's national football team represents Argentina in international women's football. Since there is no professional league in Argentina, almost all its members are amateur players....
and Germany, including a loss to the senior Argentina women's national team
Argentina women's national football team
The Argentina women's national football team represents Argentina in international women's football. Since there is no professional league in Argentina, almost all its members are amateur players....
.
2007
In February 2007, FIFAFIFA
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...
began organizing for 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...
in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. In preparation for the tournament, the U-17s posted a 9-1-0 record, defeating U-17 teams from Germany and Uruguay
Uruguay women's national football team
The Uruguay women's national football team represents Uruguay in international women's football.The women's football section of the AUF born in 1996 and the first official competition of the national team took place in the 1998 South American Championship...
and U-19 teams from Denmark
Denmark women's national football team
The Denmark women's national football team represents Denmark in international women's football. The team is controlled by the Danish Football Association .-World Cup:*1970 : Winner *1971 : Winner...
, England
England women's national football team
The England women's national football team represents England in international women's football. The side has been quite successful of late, qualifying for three World Cups, 1995, 2007 and 2011...
, and Argentina.
2008
The U-17s compiled a record of 19-3-2 and 11-2-1 in international matches, winning the CONCACAF Women's U-17 ChampionshipCONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship
The CONCACAF Women's Under-17 tournament is a football competition for women's national teams under 17 years of age in North America, Central America and the Caribbean region, and is the qualification tournament for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup...
in Trinidad & Tobago on July 26, 2008, defeating Costa Rica 4-1.
At the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
-Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:All times local -Quarterfinals:-----------------Semifinals:---------3rd Place Playoff:----...
, the United States lost their opening match 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...
. They scraped through the opening rounds of play with a draw against France
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
, and advanced through the tournament to the final, where they lost in overtime to North Korea
Korea DPR women's national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team represents North Korea in international women's football. North Korea were the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship winners, and won the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2001, 2003 and 2008....
. Taylor Vancil was named the best goalkeeper at the tournament. Out of the 13 goals that the USA had at the tournament, only three players actually scored them: 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....
(5), Courtney Verloo (4), and 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:...
(2). The other two goals were own goal
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
s by Paraguay
Paraguay women's national football team
The Paraguay women's national football team represents Paraguay in international women's football.-World Cup record:-Olympic Games record:*1996 to 2008: Did not qualify-Panamerican Games record:*Winnipeg 99: Did not enter...
and North Korea
Korea DPR women's national football team
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea women's national football team represents North Korea in international women's football. North Korea were the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship winners, and won the AFC Women's Asian Cup in 2001, 2003 and 2008....
.
2010
The U-17s were favored to win the 2010 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship held in Costa RicaCosta Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
, winning their group and scoring 32 goals. However, they suffered a stunning loss to Canada in the semifinals, on a penalty shootout. This loss prevented the United States from qualifying to the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup women's football tournament is the second such tournament, and was held in Trinidad and Tobago from September 5–25, 2010...
, the first time in history that a United States women's national soccer team has not advanced out of their region to a Women's World Cup.
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Record
| Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 20082008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup -Group B:---------------------Group C:---------------------Group D:---------------------Knockout stage:All times local -Quarterfinals:-----------------Semifinals:---------3rd Place Playoff:----... |
Runners-up | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
 20102010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup The 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup women's football tournament is the second such tournament, and was held in Trinidad and Tobago from September 5–25, 2010... |
Did Not Qualify | ||||||
| Total | 1/2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 |
Current roster
Caps and goals are current as of the completion of the team's 4–1 win over the Brazil U-17 women's national teamBrazil 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 Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
on April 4, 2010.
Previous Rosters
- 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup squad
Coaches
Erica Walsh (2004–2006) Kazbek TambiKazbek Tambi
Kazbek Tambi is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches the Seton Hall University women's soccer team and the United States U-17 women's soccer team. He spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League, four in the Major Indoor Soccer League and one in the American Soccer...
(2006–2010) Mike Dickey (2010–2011) Albertin Montoya
Albertin Montoya
Albertin Montoya is a retired American soccer midfielder who last played for the San Jose Clash. He is currently the head coach of United States women's national under-17 soccer team....
(2011–)