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U.S. Drops FIFA U17 World Cup Opener To Reigning Champion Spain
October 17, 2024 | Women's Soccer
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The United States Under-17 Women's Youth National Team recovered from a rough start and gave Spain all it could handle for most of its 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup opener before falling, 3-1, to the two-time reigning champion.
North Carolina freshman defender Trinity Armstrong is currently representing Team USA at the FIFA U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The tournament runs from Oct. 16-Nov. 3.Â
The 17-year-old Armstrong is one of four college players on the U.S. roster, and she now has five international caps already on her resume. Against Spain in the World Cup opener, Armstrong was the only current college player in the starting XI. She logged a full game at center back.
The stars and stripes look to rebound on Saturday, Oct. 19, for its second match of group stage play against Colombia at 7 p.m. ET inside Félix Sánchez Stadium.
All matches of the 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup will be broadcast in English on the FOX Sports family of networks and online on FoxSports.com with corresponding authentication in Spanish on the Telemundo networks.
Team USA U17 World Cup Schedule
Group StageÂ
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Spain def. USA, 3-1
Saturday, Oct. 19 – USA vs. Colombia, 7 PM ET
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – USA vs. Korea Republic, 4 PM ET
Knockout Rounds
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Quarterfinals, TBDÂ
Sunday, Oct. 27 – Quarterfinals, TBDÂ
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Semifinals, 7 PM ETÂ
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Semifinals, 7 PM ETÂ
Sunday, Nov. 3 – Bronze medal match, 2:30 PM ET
Sunday, Nov. 3 – Gold medal match, 6 PM ET
Armstrong was the youngest player on the U.S. squad that won the Concacaf U17 Championships in February to secure a spot in the World Cup. She was even named captain against Puerto Rico in that tournament.Â
Enrolling in college a year early, Armstrong quickly became an anchor on Carolina's back line. She helped limit opponents to 6.5 shots per game and 2.7 shots on goal per game – in addition to being instrumental in seven shutouts on the season – before leaving for national team duties on Oct. 6.Â
The Frisco, Texas native started the first 12 matches of the season. She was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 24, becoming the first freshman to win the award this season.
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North Carolina freshman defender Trinity Armstrong is currently representing Team USA at the FIFA U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The tournament runs from Oct. 16-Nov. 3.Â
The 17-year-old Armstrong is one of four college players on the U.S. roster, and she now has five international caps already on her resume. Against Spain in the World Cup opener, Armstrong was the only current college player in the starting XI. She logged a full game at center back.
The stars and stripes look to rebound on Saturday, Oct. 19, for its second match of group stage play against Colombia at 7 p.m. ET inside Félix Sánchez Stadium.
All matches of the 2024 FIFA U17 World Cup will be broadcast in English on the FOX Sports family of networks and online on FoxSports.com with corresponding authentication in Spanish on the Telemundo networks.
Team USA U17 World Cup Schedule
Group StageÂ
Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Spain def. USA, 3-1
Saturday, Oct. 19 – USA vs. Colombia, 7 PM ET
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – USA vs. Korea Republic, 4 PM ET
Knockout Rounds
Saturday, Oct. 26 – Quarterfinals, TBDÂ
Sunday, Oct. 27 – Quarterfinals, TBDÂ
Wednesday, Oct. 30 – Semifinals, 7 PM ETÂ
Thursday, Oct. 31 – Semifinals, 7 PM ETÂ
Sunday, Nov. 3 – Bronze medal match, 2:30 PM ET
Sunday, Nov. 3 – Gold medal match, 6 PM ET
Armstrong was the youngest player on the U.S. squad that won the Concacaf U17 Championships in February to secure a spot in the World Cup. She was even named captain against Puerto Rico in that tournament.Â
Enrolling in college a year early, Armstrong quickly became an anchor on Carolina's back line. She helped limit opponents to 6.5 shots per game and 2.7 shots on goal per game – in addition to being instrumental in seven shutouts on the season – before leaving for national team duties on Oct. 6.Â
The Frisco, Texas native started the first 12 matches of the season. She was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 24, becoming the first freshman to win the award this season.
Stay up to date with UNC women's soccer by following the Tar Heels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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