Adia Symmonds, a freshman at Mississippi State, has been called up to the U.S. U-18/U-19 Women's National Team Training Camp in Portugal from October 20-29. This marks her first international call-up, and she will miss the final regular-season match against Georgia on October 26. During the camp, Team USA will play friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Portugal. Coach Nick Zimmerman praised Symmonds for her dedication and skill, while she expressed gratitude for the opportunity. This achievement highlights her standout performance this season, where she leads Bulldog freshmen in minutes played.

By the Numbers
  • Symmonds has played 1,054 minutes this season, starting every match.
  • She is currently fourth on the team in points (8) and second in assists (4).
State of Play
  • Symmonds is the sixth Bulldog in program history to represent a national team.
  • She is only the second to represent the United States, following Mallory Eubanks.
What's Next

Post-training camp, Symmonds will look to secure a place on the roster for the 2026 FIFA Women's U-20 World Cup in Poland. Her performance in the camp will be pivotal for her international career.

Bottom Line

Symmonds’ call-up not only reflects her individual talent but also emphasizes Mississippi State's growing reputation in developing players for national team representation. This opportunity could open more doors for her and the program moving forward.