U‑16 GNT Names 24 for First U.S. Women’s and Girls’ Camp at NTC

The U.S. U‑16 GNT arrives at U.S. Soccer's new National Training Center as the first Women's and Girls' National Team program to train at the facility, setting the tone for a new era. This camp pushes the group forward on its path toward the 2027 FIFA U‑17 Women's World Cup. Here are some players to watch that made the roster:    The Solar SC keeper is one of three goalkeepers on the roster and continues to prove her value. She brings athletic shot‑stopping ability and delivers standout saves in key moments. Stays composed in isolated situations, especially during penalty kicks and set‑piece pressure. Barrett enters camp with momentum after earning 6‑6A First Team All‑District honors and Goalkeeper of the Year.    Defenders:    Karson elevates the defensive group with quick, confident decisions under pressure and a natural ability to break lines with her creativity and vision. She shows tactical maturity well beyond her age, reading play early and solving problems with purpose. Her technical and physical game continues to rise, and this camp will test both as she pushes into higher‑level demands. This environment gives her another chance to grow inside the U.S. National Team system and reinforce her upward trajectory.     The U‑16 roster features a rare two‑way option in Hejduk, who can impact the game as both a defender and a forward. She will lean on her defensive instincts in this camp, using her timing, physical presence, and set‑piece execution to anchor the back line. Additionally, she remains one of the top players in her class, showing a complete skill set that translates across roles. Her consistency in the youth system continues to stand out, and this camp offers another stage for her to show that reliability.    Midfielders :    The midfielder brings precise, technical free‑kick ability that consistently puts her in scoring positions. Her execution carries into the run of play as well, where she finishes with clean mechanics, finds corners with ease, and strikes naturally off the turn.   Additionally, she blends technical quality with strong tactical instincts, giving her a reliable presence in tight moments. Her technical and physical game will be tested in this camp, giving her another opportunity to grow within the U.S. National Team pathway.     adiga's work rate will be on full display this camp, and it remains a defining part of her game. Furthermore, she impacts every phase and makes her presence felt across the field. The midfielder also supports both lines with maturity and quick, confident decisions. She then executes her role cleanly and drives play with sharp vision. Overall, her technical and tactical presence makes her a clear threat to track this camp.    Forward:    The forward maneuvers in the final third with confidence and creates danger with every touch. At the same time, she keeps the ball tight and out of reach before finishing from difficult angles. She also strikes cleanly on the turn and finds corners with natural precision. As a result, her profile brings consistent threat in tight spaces and high‑pressure moments. Looking ahead, Orrico enters this May camp ready to show her attacking presence and assert her impact.     Showing versatility with her running ability and finishing, Bursey is an unpredictable striker which makes her dangerous. From there, she executes sharp changes of direction and uses her speed to recognize space in the final third where it is crucial. She also keeps defenders off balance with her timing and movement. This camp, putting back on the white, red, and blue will put her true striker skills on display.

The U.S. U‑16 GNT arrives at U.S. Soccer's new National Training Center as the first Women's and Girls' National Team program to train at the facility, setting the tone for a new era. This camp pushes the group forward on its path toward the 2027 FIFA U‑17 Women's World Cup. Here are some players to watch that made the roster: