Three Seattle Reign players are headed to Poland for the next month to compete in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. Goalkeeper Evan O’Steen, midfielder Ainsley McCammon and forward Emeri Adames were named to the 21-player roster for the tournament. University of Washington forward Alex Buck will also be part of the squad. The Reign have the most players of any professional team, and are tied with UNC and Stanford for the most from any organization.
Because this tournament is not within a FIFA international window, professional clubs had the option to decline call-ups. Reign defender Jordyn Bugg was also age-eligible for this tournament but is not on the final roster. Several other age-eligible NWSL and overseas players, including Claire Hutton, Kimmi Ascanio and Mel Barcenas, are likewise not on the roster.
O’Steen participated in the past two U17 Women’s World Cups, winning the golden glove as best goalkeeper in the 2024 edition where the US finished third. McCammon also took part in the 2024 tournament and wore the captain’s armband in three of the six US matches. Adames played in the 2024 U20 Women’s World Cup, where she started all seven US games and contributed a team-high four assists as the US finished third.
While there remains some uncertainty about the status of the tournament after UEFA announced their intention to boycott all international competitions until FIFA president Gianni Infantino is removed from office, teams are currently moving forward with the expectation that the games will take place as planned. The tournament is scheduled to begin on September 5 and wraps up with the final on September 27 in Lodz. Should the US reach that game, the Reign players would miss at least five league games during September.
2026 FIFA U.S. Under-20 Women’s World Cup, US Schedule (Group D)
- Sunday, Sept. 6: USA vs. Italy at Stadion Miejski LKS (Lodz, Poland) - 9 AM PT, FOX Soccer Plus)
- Wednesday, Sept. 9: USA vs. Japan at Stadion Miejski LKS (Lodz, Poland) – 9 AM PT, FS2
- Saturday, Sept. 12: USA vs. New Zealand at Arena Sosnowiec (Sosnowiec, Poland) – 6 AM PT, FS1
2026 FIFA U.S. Under-20 Women’s World Cup Roster (College or Club; U-20 Caps/Goals)
Goalkeepers (3): Caroline Birkel (Stanford; 6), Evan O’Steen (Seattle Reign FC; 2), Kealey Titmuss (Penn State; 5)
Defenders (7): Aven Alvarez (UNC; 12/0), Ella Bard (Louisville; 6/0), Lizzie Boamah (Stanford; 6/0), Pearl Cecil (Virginia; 2/0), Emma Johnson (Penn State; 9/1), Hope Munson (UNC; 6/0), Katie Scott (Kansas City Current; 11/1)
Midfielders (6): Kennedy Fuller (Bay FC; 8/2), Lily Joseph (Notre Dame; 2/0), Ainsley McCammon (Seattle Reign FC; 6/0), Y-Lan Nguyen (Stanford; 5/0), Nyanya Touray (Florida State; 4/0), Linda Ullmark (Houston Dash; 7/6)
Forwards (5): Emeri Adames (Seattle Reign FC; 4/1), Alex Buck (Washington; 6/1), Micayla Johnson (Chicago Stars FC; 4/2), Audrey McKeen (Racing Louisville FC; 2/0), Sealey Strawn (UNC; 2/0)
