Keira Kemmerley Called to U.S. U-19 Women’s National Team for Portugal Camp

Northwestern Midfielder Kemmerley Selected for U.S. Under-19 Women’s National Team

ATLANTA – Keira Kemmerley, a first-year midfielder from Northwestern University, has been named to the U.S. Under-19 Women’s National Team roster for an upcoming training camp and a series of friendly matches in Portugal. The team will compete against Czechia, Wales and Portugal over a two-week period outside of Porto.

The selection marks a significant achievement for Kemmerley, who enjoyed a standout rookie season in Evanston. She recorded one goal and three assists, earning her a place on the Big Ten All-Freshman Team. Her three assists were the most by a Northwestern first-year player since Caterina Regazzoni also tallied three in 2022. Kemmerley is the first Wildcat to receive All-Freshman Team honors since Megan Norkett in 2023.

All 20 players named to the U.S. U-19 roster are eligible for selection to the 2026 FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup, which will be held in Poland next fall.

The U.S. U-19 Women’s National Team roster includes players from a variety of colleges and clubs across the country. Goalkeepers Daphne Nakfoor (UCLA) and Evan O’Steen (Seattle Reign FC) will anchor the defense, supported by defenders Ella Bard (Louisville), Pearl Cecil (Virginia), Lexi Coughlin (Duke), Bella Devey (UNC), Maddy Herniter (Georgia), and Jocelyn Travers (Duke).

Joining Kemmerley in the midfield are Mia Lopez (Utah State), Ashlyn Puerta (Sporting Jax), Kennedy Ring (Penn State), Adia Symmonds (Florida), and Nyanya Touray (Florida State). The forward line will feature Sariyah Bailey (Louisiana State), Micayla Johnson (Chicago Stars FC), Lauren Malsom (UNC), Rylee McLanahan (Duke), Avery Oder (Duke), and Sealey Strawn (Dallas Trinity FC).

The United States U-19 women’s national soccer team operates under the auspices of U.S. Soccer, with a primary focus on developing players for the senior women’s national team and bridging the gap between the U-17 and U-20 levels. The team was initially established in 2001 when the age limit was changed from U-18 to U-19 in preparation for the inaugural FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship. The U.S. Team won that first championship in 2002, defeating Canada in the final.

Berwyn, Pennsylvania native Keira Kemmerley’s inclusion on the team represents a significant step in her young career, offering valuable international experience as she continues to develop as a player.