April 8, 2024 – United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH – Riverhounds Development Academy player Sierra Dupre was called up to the United States Under-16 Women’s National Team to compete at the UEFA Friendship Tournament beginning this week in Riva, Turkey.
The U.S. will play four matches in Turkey from April 11-18, with Pool A play pitting them against the host nation, Vietnam and Botswana. The tournament will end with placement matches on the final day against teams from Pool B – China, Paraguay, Uganda and Wales.
This is the second trip overseas for Dupre representing the United States in competition. Last year, she traveled with the U.S. Under-15 team for friendly matches in Germany and The Netherlands, and she scored in the win against the Dutch team.
She was called into camp as an Under-16 player for the first time in February, when she took part in the team’s training camp in Chula Vista, Calif. Her performance there helped secure her spot on the 20-player roster for the Friendship Tournament, selected by U.S. coach Patchy Toledo.
Dupre is a sophomore at Upper St. Clair High School who plays a year up on the Hounds’ 2007 Elite Clubs National League Girls team coached by Scott Gibson. She began training a decade ago with the Riverhounds in the club’s Futures Program and has played for the Hounds throughout her youth career.
With her call-up, Dupre is the second RDA-trained player to represent the United States in 2024. University of North Carolina sophomore Tessa Dellarose, a 2022 RDA alum, was part of the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team last week for matches against Germany and Canada.
For interview requests with Sierra Dupre (after April 19) or coach Scott Gibson, please contact Riverhounds Director of Communications Matt Grubba at media@riverhounds.com.
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