For the FIRST time in NWSL history, THREE 17 year olds will take the pitch as starters!

All three were starters for the USWNT's U-17 team during the 2024 U-17 Women's World Cup 👏

⚽️ Kimmi Ascanio
⚽️ Trinity Armstrong
⚽️ Mel Barcenas pic.twitter.com/N4RWbVH72U

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 26, 2025

Riding the Wave 🌊

Hanna Lundkvist finishes the corner with a shot to the back of the net! pic.twitter.com/RjOnkUtjgL

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 27, 2025

Ride the Tide Kimmi Ascanio 🌊

The 17-year-old finishes the night off with her first career goal! pic.twitter.com/BXKiIXxXbk

— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) April 27, 2025

The first time in @NWSL history three 17-year-olds started a regular season match 👏 pic.twitter.com/u4nhDyHLGD

— San Diego Wave FC (@sandiegowavefc) April 27, 2025