Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus join U-17 U.S. Women's National Team for FIFA World Cup

Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus, standout players from the University of North Carolina women's soccer program, have joined the U-17 U.S. Women's National Team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to run from October 19 to November 7.

Both players were instrumental in the team's qualification during the Concacaf Championship in Costa Rica last March. Manning has recorded five assists for the Tar Heels this season, while Stanislaus has scored three goals. The U.S. team is placed in Group E alongside Samoa, Kenya, and China PR. The tournament begins on Monday with a match against Samoa at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Morocco.