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Meila Brewer only pro in US U-17 Women's World Cup roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Meila Brewer only pro in US U-17 Women's World Cup roster

Summary

U.S. Soccer announced its 21-player roster for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Sept. 24. Only Meila Brewer, a defender for Dallas Trinity, is a professional player, down from three in 2025 and four in 2024. Head coach Ciara Crinion's roster prioritizes continuity, with 14 returning players from the Concacaf qualifiers. The U.S. opens Group E against Samoa on Oct. 19, followed by matches against China PR and Kenya. Brewer's experience highlights the limited pathway to professional soccer for teenagers in the U.S., showcasing a reliance on youth clubs rather than professional academies.

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Status Watch

•U.S. opens Group E against Samoa on Oct. 19.
•Roster includes 14 players from Concacaf qualifiers.
•Brewer left NWSL Kansas City without making an appearance.
•Seventeen players on the roster come from youth clubs.
•Carolina Reyna, sister of Gio Reyna, also on the roster.

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8:55 PMYahoo Sports — US U-17 Women's Roster: Only One Pro Signals Pathway Gap

What they're saying

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U.S. Soccer named its 21-player roster for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Sept. 24, and the headline number isn't a player's name — it's a count. Only one professional, Dallas Trinity defen...
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