Concurrent Camps Prepare Next Generation for International Play
From June 25 through July 3, U.S. Soccer will host two overlapping training camps in Fayetteville, Georgia, targeting the U‑19 and U‑18 women's national teams. The initiative brings together promising young talent from across the country for intensive on‑field work and tactical briefings.
Bella Devey, a standout from Carolina women's soccer, earned a spot on the U‑19 roster, while three University of North Carolina players — Scottie Antonucci, Riley Kennedy and Cali O'Neill — will join the U‑18 squad. Their inclusion underscores the pipeline of collegiate talent feeding into the senior program.
The U‑19 team recently completed a European tour that included matches in Germany, where Devey started in the second fixture and contributed to a 1‑1 draw. Meanwhile, the U‑18 side captured the Bulgarian Nations Cup with a perfect 2‑0 record, highlighted by Antonucci's two goals and two assists and Kennedy's assist in the tournament's second match.
Coaches view the camps as a critical stepping stone toward future competitions, offering a rare chance to evaluate players in a concentrated environment. The overlap of collegiate and club experiences is expected to accelerate the teams' cohesion ahead of upcoming international fixtures.