Lily Yohannes Commits to US Women's National Team

Seventeen-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes has officially committed to represent the United States women's national soccer team, as she announced on social media. Born in Springfield, Virginia, and raised in the Netherlands, Yohannes had been weighing her options between the U.S. and Dutch national teams. She expressed strong connections to her homeland, stating, 'The U.S. is my homeland, my birthplace, and where my extended family resides.' Yohannes has been a standout player at Ajax, making her senior debut in the women's Eredivisie and scoring in her first cap for the U.S. in June 2024 against South Korea. Despite exploring Dutch citizenship, she ultimately chose to honor her roots with U.S. Soccer. Yohannes is expected to play a significant role as the U.S. prepares for upcoming matches, including a friendly against the Netherlands.