U.S. U20 women's soccer team lacks star players for World Cup
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The United States women's national under-20 soccer team heads into the World Cup next month without several key age-eligible players. The squad aims to secure its first title since 2012. This absence of star players raises concerns over the team's potential performance in the tournament. The team's preparation will focus on maximizing their current roster ahead of the competition.
- •U.S. U20 team misses key age-eligible stars for the World Cup.
- •Seeking first title since 2012 in the upcoming tournament.
- •Focus on maximizing current roster ahead of competition.
- •Concerns arise regarding team's potential performance.
- 10:24 PMESPN Soccer — 'Upsetting': U.S. missing star names for U20 WWC
"The United States will try to win its first under-20 Women's World Cup since 2012 next month without several of its biggest age-eligible stars.
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