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McGovern, Okeke, Puerta Selected For 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship
5/17/2025 10:13:00 AM | Women's Soccer
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida State soccer team had three players selected for the 2025 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. The competition will be hosted in Alajuela, Costa Rica and played from May 29 - June 8.
Janet Okeke will represent the Canadian national team following multiple call-ups in previous international windows. The transfer sophomore achieved a bronze medal at the 2022 edition of the championship and has made two appearances at the U-20 and U-17 levels of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Peyton McGovern and Ashlyn Puerta will represent the United States national team. McGovern and Puerta have each been regular call-ups for the stars and stripes and look to advance to the championship final for a second consecutive iteration.
The championship will serve as qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Four teams will advance from the group stage to the semifinals, securing a spot in next year's World Cup.
The United States will face Guyana, Puerto Rico, and hosts Costa Rica in Group A while Canada will face Panama, Nicaragua, and Mexico in Group B.
For more information on the Florida State soccer program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at NoleSoccer (IG), FSU Soccer (X), and Florida State Seminoles Soccer (FB).
Janet Okeke will represent the Canadian national team following multiple call-ups in previous international windows. The transfer sophomore achieved a bronze medal at the 2022 edition of the championship and has made two appearances at the U-20 and U-17 levels of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Peyton McGovern and Ashlyn Puerta will represent the United States national team. McGovern and Puerta have each been regular call-ups for the stars and stripes and look to advance to the championship final for a second consecutive iteration.
The championship will serve as qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Four teams will advance from the group stage to the semifinals, securing a spot in next year's World Cup.
The United States will face Guyana, Puerto Rico, and hosts Costa Rica in Group A while Canada will face Panama, Nicaragua, and Mexico in Group B.
For more information on the Florida State soccer program, check Seminoles.com and follow us on social media at NoleSoccer (IG), FSU Soccer (X), and Florida State Seminoles Soccer (FB).
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