FTLOS HQ | 20 ultra talented players have been called up to the United States U-16 Girls National Team by head coach Katie Schoepfer.
The group will take their talents to L’Albir, Spain from April 17-28 for three insanely competitive matches at the L’Albir 2026 International Friendly Tournament.
Match Schedule
The U.S. will play three matches in a round-robin format:
- April 22 vs. Netherlands — 4:00 PM (local time)
- April 25 vs. Spain — 11:00 AM (local time)
- April 28 vs. Sweden — 4:00 PM (local time)
Tournament Format
The competition will follow a standard round-robin structure:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
- 0 points for a loss
The team with the highest point total at the end of play will be crowned champion.
Building Experience Abroad
This marks the third international trip of 2026 for Schoepfer’s U-16 group. Earlier this year, the team traveled to Spain in January and Türkiye in February, continuing a clear emphasis on global development/experience.
So far, the squad has compiled a 3W–2L–1D record across six matches while testing themselves against elite competition including Germany, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, and England.
This L’Albir roster features a blend of returning players from previous camps along with three new additions, continuing to expand the player pool.
All players are born in 2010, aligning with the age cycle for the 2027 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Before reaching that stage, this group will need to qualify through the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship.
The roster includes 19 youth club players, plus one pro-experienced standout:
- Valentina Perrotta (midfielder), who has already made seven appearances for DC Power FC in the USL Super League this season.
U.S. U-16 Girls National Team Roster
International Training Camp — L’Albir, Spain
Goalkeepers (2)
- Gabby Gjeldum (Galaxy SC; Hinsdale, Ill.)
- Kaylin Hoffman (Beadling SC; McMurray, Pa.)
Defenders (7)
- Cali Hejduk (Columbus United SC; Westerville, Ohio)
- Brielle Hopkins (Charlotte SA; Charlotte, N.C.)
- Mercy Karson (Mustang SC; Walnut Creek, Calif.)
- Madison Kline (St. Louis Scott Gallagher; Edwardsville, Ill.)
- Dorothea Perry (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Mountain View, Calif.)
- Cassandra Travers (Mountain View Los Altos SC; Santa Cruz, Calif.)
- Carolyn Voss (Minnesota Thunder; Brooklyn Park, Minn.)
Midfielders (5)
- Samaya Khaleel (Florida Kraze Krush SC; Howey in the Hills, Fla.)
- Isa Ortiz (Florida United SC; Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
- Valentina Perrotta (DC Power FC; Rockville, Md.)
- Sadie Siedel (Mustang SC; Oakland, Calif.)
- Avery Walbruch (La Roca FC; Highland, Utah)
Forwards (6)
- Caroline Barrow (Albion Hurricanes FC; Houston, Texas)
- Anaya Bursey (Real Colorado; Broomfield, Colo.)
- Kayleigh Cabigon (San Diego Surf SC; San Diego, Calif.)
- Koi Edwards (Legends FC; Chino Hills, Calif.)
- Tatum Gardner (Arizona Arsenal SC; Queen Creek, Ariz.)
- Dylan Ohm (Penn Fusion SA; Media, Pa.)
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