Former Penn State women's soccer player and U.S. Youth National Team U17 Head Coach Katie Schoepfer, along with 2024 signee Katie Scott, are participating in the CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship in Mexico.

Why It Matters

The participation of former Penn State alumna and current head coach, Katie Schoepfer, as well as signee Katie Scott, highlights the ongoing success and development of the Penn State women's soccer program, with potential implications for the U.S. Youth National Team.

By the Numbers
  • Katie Schoepfer was a two-time All-American and two-time All-Big Ten First Team selection during her time in the Penn State women's soccer program.
  • Schoepfer recorded 90 career points on 35 goals and 20 assists, and was responsible for 13 match-winning goals in her Nittany Lion career.
  • Katie Scott is ranked No. 26 in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer, making her one of four Penn State signees in the TDS Top 100 for the upcoming season.
State of Play
  • The CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship features eight teams in a round-robin format, with the top two finishers from each group advancing to the semifinals.
  • The top two teams from the tournament will earn bids to the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
What's Next

The tournament will continue with group matches, followed by the semifinals and the championship matches scheduled for February 9 and February 11, respectively.