USA Under-20 squad announced for International friendlies against Japan

The USWNT U-20 roster has been announced to face Japan in two exhibition matches in preparation for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup  2012.

The USA U-20 team have been drawn in Group D with Ghana, China PR and Germany. The tournament takes place in Japan from 19th August 2012 to 8th September 2012.

On 10th June 2012 the US U-20 squad will depart for Japan to take place in two friendly matches with the hosts. Here are the details of the Japanese U-20 squad for the two friendlies.

USA women's U-20 squad to play Japan U-20:

Goalkeepers:

Bryane Heaberlin (North Carolina; St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Jami Kranich (Villanova; Hamden, Conn.)
Abby Smith (Dallas Texans; Dallas, Texas)

Defenders:

Stephanie Amack (Mustang Blast; Pleasanton, Calif.)
Olivia Brannon (Virginia; Troy, Mich.)
Crystal Dunn (North Carolina; Rockville Centre, N.Y.)
Kassey Kallman (Florida State; Woodbury, Minn.)
Mollie Pathman (Duke; Durham, N.C.)
Cari Roccaro (Albertson Fury; East Islip, N.Y.)

Midfielders:

Morgan Brian (Virginia; St. Simons Island, Ga.)
Vanessa DiBernardo (Illinois; Naperville, Ill.)
Julie Johnston (Santa Clara; Mesa, Ariz.)
Sarah Killion (UCLA; Fort Wayne, Ind.)
Mandy Laddish (Notre Dame; Lee’s Summit, Mo.)
Ashley Meier (Cleveland Whitecaps; Strongsville, Ohio)
Samantha Mewis (UCLA; Hanson, Mass.)

Forwards:

Maya Hayes (Penn State; West Orange, N.J.)
Lindsey Horan (Colorado Rush; Golden, Colo.)
Kealia Ohai (North Carolina; Draper, Utah)
Katie Stengel (Wake Forest; Melbourne, Fla.)
Chioma Ubogagu (Stanford; Coppell, Texas)

Head Coach: Steve Swanson