Rising sophomore Njeri Butts (left) is part of Jamaica's roster for upcoming Concacaf U-20 Championships action. Incoming freshman goalkeeper, Paloma Peña (right) is part of Dominican Republic's roster.
Two Gators Named to U-20 Concacaf Championship Rosters
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Soccer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The upcoming Concacaf Under-20 Championships includes two 2023 member of the Gator soccer team. Rising sophomore defender Njeri Butts is part of Jamaica's U-20 Women's National team and incoming freshman goalkeeper Paloma Peña is on the Dominican Republic roster. The rosters for the eight-team field were confirmed today.
Jamaica is part of Group A and competes against Canada, Panama and United States.
The Dominican Republic is in Group B and competes against Costa Rica, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
After round-robin play, the top two teams in each group advance to the June 1 semifinal round.
Semifinals: June 1 at 3 & 6 p.m.
Third-Place: June 3 at 3 p.m.
Final: June 3 at 6 p.m.
Complete Group Play Schedule
The top three finishers in the tournament advance to represent the region at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica. The tournament expands from16 to 24 teams for the 2024 event.
Jamaica Roster:
Goalkeepers: Liya Brooks and Katie Oakley
Defenders: Akelia Johnson, Andrene Smith, Janiel Mignott, Njeri Butts, Njeri Lewis
Midfielders: Destiny Powell, Anaiyah Robinson, Tiny Seaton, Avery Johnson, Shaneil Buckley, Maya Raghunandanan, Davia Richards, Liha Williams, Taijah Fraser, Kaitlyn Ennis
Forwards: Natoya Atkinson, Una Lue, Amelia Van Zanten.
Jamaica announcement
Dominican Republic Roster:
Goalkeepers: Odaliana Gomez, Natalie Martinez, Paloma Peña
Defenders: Adriana Adames, Nelianny Amador. Faith Espiritusanto, Renata Mercedes, Stella Tapia, Paola Then, Janna Vazquez, Isabella Ventura
Midfielders: Yuleinis Brito, Jazmin Herrera, Jaylen Vallecillo
Forwards: Alexa Castro, Ariana Diaz, Jaimaris Diaz, Jazmin Jackson, Julia Jimenez, Maria Torreira, Angelina Vargas
Dominican Republic announcement
Jamaica is part of Group A and competes against Canada, Panama and United States.
| Jamaica Group Play Schedule | |||
| Fri., May 26 | 3 p.m. ET | vs Canada | Estadio Olimpico Félix Sanchez |
| Sun, May 28 | 6 p.m. ET | vs USA | Estadio Olimpico Félix Sanchez |
| Tues., May 30 | 3 p.m. ET | vs Panama | Estadio Olimpico Félix Sanchez |
The Dominican Republic is in Group B and competes against Costa Rica, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
| Dominican Republic Group Play Schedule | |||
| Thurs., May 25 | 6 p.m. ET | vs Mexico | Estadio PanAmericano |
| Sat., May 27 | 3 p.m. ET | vs Costa Rica | Estadio PanAmericano |
| Mon., May 29 | 3 p.m. ET | vs Puerto Rico | Estadio PanAmericano |
After round-robin play, the top two teams in each group advance to the June 1 semifinal round.
Semifinals: June 1 at 3 & 6 p.m.
Third-Place: June 3 at 3 p.m.
Final: June 3 at 6 p.m.
Complete Group Play Schedule
The top three finishers in the tournament advance to represent the region at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica. The tournament expands from16 to 24 teams for the 2024 event.
Jamaica Roster:
Goalkeepers: Liya Brooks and Katie Oakley
Defenders: Akelia Johnson, Andrene Smith, Janiel Mignott, Njeri Butts, Njeri Lewis
Midfielders: Destiny Powell, Anaiyah Robinson, Tiny Seaton, Avery Johnson, Shaneil Buckley, Maya Raghunandanan, Davia Richards, Liha Williams, Taijah Fraser, Kaitlyn Ennis
Forwards: Natoya Atkinson, Una Lue, Amelia Van Zanten.
Jamaica announcement
Dominican Republic Roster:
Goalkeepers: Odaliana Gomez, Natalie Martinez, Paloma Peña
Defenders: Adriana Adames, Nelianny Amador. Faith Espiritusanto, Renata Mercedes, Stella Tapia, Paola Then, Janna Vazquez, Isabella Ventura
Midfielders: Yuleinis Brito, Jazmin Herrera, Jaylen Vallecillo
Forwards: Alexa Castro, Ariana Diaz, Jaimaris Diaz, Jazmin Jackson, Julia Jimenez, Maria Torreira, Angelina Vargas
Dominican Republic announcement
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