Duke women's soccer players Daya King, Kat Rader, and Kayla McKenna have each earned national team calls to represent their respective countries in upcoming competitions. King will train with the U.S. Under-19 Women's National Team in Buenos Aires, Argentina, participating in matches against the Argentina U-19 team. Rader will join the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team in Spain for a training camp and several friendly matches. Meanwhile, McKenna will play for the Jamaica Women's National Team in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. These selections highlight the rising talent of Duke's women athletes on the international stage.

By the Numbers
  • Daya King is invited to train with the U.S. U-19 team from April 9-18.
  • Kat Rader鈥檚 U-23 training camp in Spain runs from April 7-17.
  • Kayla McKenna鈥檚 Jamaica team leads Group B with 6 points from 2 matches.
Yes, But

While these athletes celebrate their achievements, there is ongoing competition for spots on national teams against a backdrop of evolving team selections and performance standards at the international level.

State of Play
  • The U.S. U-19 Women's National Team faces Argentina's U-19 on April 14 and 17.
  • The U.S. U-23 Women's National Team will play three friendlies against teams such as the Netherlands and Denmark.
  • Jamaica is vying for a spot in the Concacaf Women's Championship with their upcoming qualifiers.
What's Next

As these national teams prepare for their matches, all eyes will be on the performance of the selected Duke athletes, particularly in the context of qualifying rounds leading to global events like the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Bottom Line

The selection of King, Rader, and McKenna not only underscores individual talent but also reflects Duke's strength in women's soccer, emphasizing the program's impact on developing top-tier athletes for the international arena.