U-20 World Cup

USWNT’s U-20 World Cup Roster Leaves Out NWSL Stars

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Eight NWSL players made the USWNT's U-20 World Cup roster. Several others — including Claire Hutton and Lily Yohannes — didn't, and it's not about form. It's about a loophole in FIFA's release rules and NWSL clubs mid-playoff-race.

Published August 22, 2026 U.S. Soccer named its 21-player roster for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Wednesday, and eight of those players come directly from NWSL rosters. The tournament, running Sept. 5-27 in Poland, will also be missing several age-eligible NWSL players entirely — a reminder that youth World Cups fall outside … Read more