The U17 Women’s World Cup kicks off this weekend and Surf Nation will be well represented as matches begin in Morocco! Surf Nation continues to make its mark on the international stage as 11 current and former Surf players have been selected to represent their countries at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. This incredible achievement highlights the talent being developed across Surf Nation and the continued success of Surf players competing at the highest levels of the game.
The United States squad features three players with Surf connections: Gianna Hanf and Jordyn Sullivan of Match Fit Surf, along with East Coast Surf alumna Loradana Paletta. Mexico will feature four players from across Surf Nation, including Ania Lopez-Acuna (Match Fit Surf), Citalli Reyes and Ixchel Uscanga (San Diego Surf), and Camila Campos (Stanislaus Surf). Representing Puerto Rico is Mia Colon Santiago and Amanda Echevarria of Puerto Rico Surf, while Brooklyn Leilua (LA Surf) and Tovah Auva'a (Arizona Surf) will represent Samoa. These selections reflect the depth of talent across Surf Nation and the commitment of its clubs and coaches to developing players capable of competing at the highest levels.
The entire Surf Nation community will be cheering on these players as they represent their respective countries and chase the gold!
USA U17 Women's National Team
Gianna Hanf, Match Fit Surf
Loradana Paletta, East Coast Surf Alumni
Jordyn Sullivan, Match Fit Surf
Mexico U17 Women's National Team
Camila Campos, Stanislaus Surf
Ania Lopez-Acuña, Match Fit Surf
Citlalli Reyes, San Diego Surf
Ixchel Uscanga, San Diego Surf
Puerto Rico U17 Women's National Team
Mia Colón Santiago, Puerto Rico Surf
Amanda Echevarria, Puerto Rico Surf
Samoa U17 Women's National Team
Tova Auva'a, Arizona Surf
Brooklyn Maid Leilua, Los Angeles Surf
