McCormack, U.S. Win Bronze At U20 Women's World Cup

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sophomore midfielder Yuna McCormack was a part of the U.S. U20 Women’s Youth National Team that claimed the bronze medal at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup on Saturday (Sept. 21) with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands. The match was played Estadio El Campin in Bogotá, Colombia.

The bronze medal is the best finish for the U.S. side since 2012 when the United State won the U20 Women’s World Cup.

The United States struck first with a goal in the 10th minute before Netherlands would tie things up in the 26th minute. McCormack started the second half for the U.S. and played for the duration, helping hold Netherlands off the board until an own goal in the final minute of play gave the U.S. the victory.

NOTING MCCORMACK IN THE FIFA U20 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

• McCormack saw time in every match of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.
• McCormack assisted on the game-winning goal in extra time against Mexico to send the U.S. to the quarterfinals, connecting with Florida State’s Jordynn Dudley.
• McCormack hit the game-winning goal against Morocco in group play and also added a goal in the U.S. victory over Paraguay in the group stages.