KENNESAW, Georgia (July 15, 2024) – The U.S. Under-17 Women’s Youth National Team went down a goal in the 69th minute and then roared back, tying the game three minutes later through Angel City FC midfielder Kennedy Fuller before forward Mary Long scored twice to close out the game.
The victory was the second consecutive 3-1 win for the U.S. U-17s over fellow 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier Brazil as the teams also played in Kennesaw outside of Atlanta on July 12.
The USA gave up the first goal off a set play as Giovanna headed home a free kick cross from Kaylane to put the South Americans ahead.
The USA put together a brilliant response when Fuller, who has seen significant minutes for ACFC during her rookie NWSL season, equalized three minutes later. Fuller headed home a cross from the right wing that was served by Jaiden Rodriguez, finishing low inside the far post.
The young Americans took the lead in the 84th minute courtesy of 67th minute substitute Mary Long. After a nice spell of possession inside the Brazilian defensive third, Fuller played a quick one-two at the top of the penalty area with defender Jocelyn Travers who then skinned a defender to make room for her shot from 20 yards, firing low toward the left corner. Brazilian goalkeeper Ana Moganti made the save, but couldn’t hold the ball, and Long raced in to bury the rebound for her first goal at the U-17 level.
Two minutes later, Long put the game on ice, running onto a perfect through ball from center back Jordyn Hardeman that took her into the right side of the penalty area. Long placed her shot across the ‘keeper and into the lower left corner from 16 yards out to complete her brace.
On June 22, the USA learned its World Cup path and will face Spain, Colombia and Korea Republic in Group B at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, taking place at two stadiums in the Dominican Republic from October 16-November 3. The USA opens against reigning champion Spain on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Félix Sánchez Stadium in Santo Domingo. The USA will then face 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup runners-up Colombia at Félix Sánchez Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19 and finished group play against Korea Republic on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Cibao University Stadium in Santiago de los Caballeros.
Match: U.S. Under-17 Women’s Youth National Team vs. Brazil U-17 WNT
Date: July 15, 2024
Competition: International Friendly Match
Venue: Fifth Third Stadium at Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw, Ga.
Weather: 82 degrees, overcast
Attendance: 100
| Scoring Summary | 1 | 2 | F |
| USA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| BRA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| BRA – Giovanna Waksman Costa | 69th minute |
| USA – Kennedy Fuller (Jaiden Rodriguez) | 72 |
| USA – Mary Long | 84 |
| USA – Mary Long (Jordyn Hardeman) | 86 |
Lineups:
USA: 12-Wicki Dunlap (21-Evan O’Steen, 60); 13-Katie Scott (Capt.) (2-Daya King, 46), 4-Kiara Gilmore, 20-Edra Bello (14-Jordyn Hardeman, 46), 5-Anna Babcock (3-Jocelyn Travers, 67); 8-Riley Cross (10-Kennedy Fuller, 60), 7-Kimmi Ascanio (9-Mary Long, 67), 17-Scottie Antonucci (16-Y-Lan Nguyen, 46); 11-Melanie Barcenas (23-Micayla Johnson, 46), 15-Kylie Maxwell (24-Jaiden Rodriguez, 46), 22-Leena Powell (18-Maddie Padelski, 60)
Subs not used: 6-Ainsley McCammon, 19-Ayva Jordan
Head Coach: Katie Schoepfer
BRA: 1-Ana Moganti, 2-Mariane Antonia Fuitem Martins, 3-Sofia Chaves Couto, 4-Giovana Conceicao Mazzotti (14-Larissa Emile Horn, 90+2), 7- Ana Clara Alves Regio, 8-Larissa Pinto Forte (18-Manuella Borba da Silveira, 90+2), 9-Julianna Melo Harris, 10-Kaylane Cristina Vieira, 11-Giovana Waksman Costa, 17-Kalena Bellini (19-Stephanie Montenegro, 46), 20-Yasmin Normanha Cardozo (13-Allyne Vithorya de Oliveira Sales Braga, 90+2)
Subs not used: 5-Lais Teixeira Santos, 6-Maria Clara Forner, 12-Josiane Rafaela Bencke, 15-Sara Pedot, 16- Vivia Goncalves
Head Coach: Simone Jatoba
Stats Summary: USA / BRA
Shots: 8 / 10
Shots on Goal: 5 / 5
Saves: 4 / 2
Corner Kicks: 3 / 6
Fouls: 8 / 6
Offside: 3 / 2
Misconduct Summary:
None
Officials:
Referee: Sarah Fraser (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Rosa Garcia (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Campbell Tarentino (USA)
Fourth Official: Kyle Johnston (USA)