Goalkeeper played major minutes during World Cup qualifying tournament in February
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (October 1, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today that goalkeeper Molly Vapensky was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The tournament will be held in the Dominican Republic from October 16 – November 3.
Vapensky holds six caps at the U-17 level after locking down the net during the 2024 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship. She has been a consistent member of the U.S. Youth National Teams since the U-15 level. Vapensky won the 2022 Concacaf Women’s U15 Championship and the U-16 Mondial Montaigu Football Tournament in France.
Head Coach Katie Schoepfer named 21 players to the roster for the tournament. Players born on or after January 1, 2007, are age-eligible for this World Cup.
The USA will face defending champions Spain, Colombia, and Korea Republic in Group B play. The 2024 FIFA U-17 World Cup includes 16 nations divided into four groups of four teams. The top two finishers in each group advance to quarterfinals of the knockout round.
All matches in the tournament will be broadcast in English on either FS2 or Fox Soccer Plus and in Spanish on the Telemundo family of networks.
UNITED STATES TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
- Wednesday, October 16 at 4 p.m. ET vs. Spain. Watch on FS2.
- Saturday, October 19 at 7 p.m. ET vs. Colombia. Watch on FS2.
- Tuesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. ET vs. Korea Republic. Watch on FS2.
About Carolina Ascent FC:
Carolina Ascent FC is one of the eight initial teams of the USL Super League, a new Division One professional women’s soccer league set to kick off in August 2024. Carolina Ascent is reaching new heights for women’s soccer. Step by step the club will take strides to grow the women’s game, elevate the community and support a more sustainable future for the residents of the Carolinas. The team will play all home games at the historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. To join the climb and receive information on club news, season tickets and more, visit carolinaascent.com.
