USA wins 2022 U15 Concacaf Championship, Fuller named MVP
The U.S. U15 Women’s Youth National Team defeated Canada 4-1 in the Concacaf U15 Championship League A Final on Sunday from Tampa, Florida. It was the third consecutive U15 regional championship for the USA program (2016, 2018, and 2022). The…
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Continue ReadingThe U.S. U15 Women’s Youth National Team defeated Canada 4-1 in the Concacaf U15 Championship League A Final on Sunday from Tampa, Florida. It was the third consecutive U15 regional championship for the USA program (2016, 2018, and 2022). The 2020 edition of the tournament was canceled due to the pandemic.
Solar SC’s Kennedy Fuller Kennedy Fuller 5'5" | F Southlake Carroll (TX) | 2024 #1 Nation TX scored the game-winning goal for USA on a penalty kick in the first half. The midfielder converted from the spot after a handball in the box from a Canada defender on a cross from Carrie Helfrich. Fuller’s goal was USA’s second in the opening 12 minutes of the game. Alexandra Pfeiffer Alexandra Pfeiffer F Visitation Academy | 2026 State #2 Nation MO scored the opening goal.
Canada cut the lead in half late in the opening period on a shot from Isabelle Chukwu from just inside of the 18-yard box that went over the goalkeeper and found the top corner of the net.
The tally from Canada was as close as it would get in the game. USA’s sniffling pressure through the forward and midfield lines dictated where the game was played. Canada goalkeeper Noelle Henning was the player of the game for her team. She made two outstanding saves including one in the second half on a flick from Fuller that looked like it had sealed the game for USA, but Henning’s diving effort just tipped it past the post.
Substitutes Abby Ballek Abby Ballek null | F Fossil Ridge | 2025 State #26 Nation CO and Ashlyn Puerta Ashlyn Puerta M State #14 Nation CA linked up for a pair of goals late in the game to seal the result for the home side. Ballek scored first on an assist from Puerta as the duo linked up through the center of the field for a quick combination that resulted in Ballek putting the ball between Henning’s legs to give USA a 3-1 lead in the 67th minute.
Ballek turned to provider for the next goal as she put in the service for Puerta’s one-touch finish to make the final score 4-1 on the day.
USA finished the event with five wins, zero losses, and only one goal conceded. Kennedy Fuller Kennedy Fuller 5'5" | F Southlake Carroll (TX) | 2024 #1 Nation TX was the leading scorer for USA with nine goals and three assists in five games. She was awarded the Golden Ball (Best Player) for the event.
The win on Sunday clinches a sweep for the USA program in the regional championships with title-winning performances in the U15, U17, U20, and senior level in 2022.
2022 CONCACAF GIRLS’ UNDER-15 CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB; HOMETOWN)
GOALKEEPERS (2): Molly Vapensky Molly Vapensky null | GK State #5 Nation IL (Chicago FC United; Evanston, Ill.), Kennedy Zorn (SC del Sol; Peoria, Ariz.)
DEFENDERS (6): Mya Brandon Mya Brandon null | D State #6 Nation MI (Michigan Hawks; Canton, Mich), Maddie Costello Maddie Costello null | D #46 Nation NY (SUSA; Stony Brook, N.Y.), Alexis Coughlin Alexis Coughlin null | D State #38 Nation CA (Legends FC, Corona, Calif.), Jordyn Hardeman Jordyn Hardeman null | D State #17 Nation TX (Solar SC, Prosper, Texas), Daya King Daya King null | D State #36 Nation CA (Legends FC; Moreno Valley, Calif.), Kai Price Kai Price null | D Greater Atlanta Christian | 2025 State #4 Nation GA (Concorde Fire; Atlanta, Ga.)
MIDFIELDERS (5): Kimmi Ascanio (Florida United; Doral, Fla.), Kennedy Fuller Kennedy Fuller 5'5" | F Southlake Carroll (TX) | 2024 #1 Nation TX (Solar SC; Southlake, Texas), Ainsley McCammon Ainsley McCammon null | M State #18 Nation TX (Solar SC; Aubrey, Texas), Ashlyn Puerta Ashlyn Puerta M State #14 Nation CA (Albion SC; Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), Katie Scott-Dup Katie Scott-Dup F Dup | 2024 #23 Nation OH (Internationals; Erie, Pa.)
FORWARDS (5): Abby Ballek Abby Ballek null | F Fossil Ridge | 2025 State #26 Nation CO (Real Colorado; Timnath, Colo), Ava Harrison (San Diego Surf; San Diego, Calif.), Carrie Helfrich Carrie Helfrich null | F State #7 Nation VA (VA Union; Mclean, Va.), Ayva Jordan Ayva Jordan F Delta Academy | 2026 State #1 Nation CA (Slammers FC; Las Vegas, Nev.), Alexandra Pfeiffer Alexandra Pfeiffer F Visitation Academy | 2026 State #2 Nation MO (St Louis Scott Gallagher; St. Louis, Mo.)