Future Stars of USA Field Hockey Announced for 2026 U-16 & U-18 USWNT Tour

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The Junior US Women's National Team (USWNT) has unveiled the rosters for their 2026 U-16 and U-18 squads, who will embark on a highly anticipated European tour this spring. The U-16 Red, U-16 Blue, and U-18 White teams will face off against their European counterparts in a series of matches, providing these young athletes a chance to gain valuable international experience and showcase the future of US field hockey.

Why it matters

This tour represents a significant opportunity for the next generation of US field hockey stars to test their skills against top European competition. The experience of playing on the international stage will be invaluable for the development of these young players, as they work towards representing the United States at the highest levels of the sport.

The details

The U-16 Red team, led by Head Coach Tamara Durante, will play four games in Valkenswaard, Netherlands, against U-15 national teams from across Europe. The U-16 Blue team, under Head Coach Stacey Bean, will travel to Tonbridge, England, for four matches against U-16 European national teams. The U-18 White team, led by Head Coach Jamie Montgomery, will also compete in Tonbridge, England, playing four games against U-18 European national teams.

• The athletes named to the travel rosters, as well as the alternates, will attend a training camp from March 20 to 22, 2026, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
• The European tour will take place in the spring of 2026.

What’s next

The athletes named to the travel rosters, as well as the alternates, will attend a training camp from March 20 to 22, 2026, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This camp will be a crucial opportunity for these young players to refine their skills and prepare for the upcoming tour.