Meila Brewer, Khari Hontz Invited to Upcoming U.S. Under-17 Training Camp

KANSAS CITY (June 22, 2026) – Kansas City Current defender Meila Brewer and KC Current II midfielder Khari Hontz have been called up to the United States Under-17 Women’s National Teamfor an upcoming training camp and pair of matches in Japan, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.  

The USA will face Japan twice in Chiba, first on Friday, July 3, and then again on Monday, July 6. Both friendlies will take place at the Prince Takamado Memorial JFA YUME Field with kickoff at 3 a.m. CT. 

The training camp is a continuation of the USA’s preparation for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which takes place Oct. 17-Nov. 7 in Morocco. The U.S. punched its ticket to the World Cup after winning its group at the Concacaf U-17 Championship in March. 

Brewer signed her first professional contract with the Current in December 2025 at just 16 years old and is one of two NWSL players on this U-17 roster. A staple in the U.S. Youth National Team system, she helped lead the USA to the 2024 Concacaf U-15 title where she scored a stoppage-time goal to conclude a 3-0 win over Mexico in the final. Brewer was the second youngest player on the U-17 squad which won the 4 Nations Tournament in 2025. She also started all four matches and scored one goal at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup, helping her team win their group and advance to the Round of 16. 

Hontz is a bright young talent who has been instrumental in helping KC Current II maintain an unblemished 6-0-2 record in WPSL play this summer. The midfielder formerly played for Kansas City Athletics – a Teal Rising Alliance member – before joining Current II, and she is among the top recruits in the Class of 2031. Hontz has participated in several U.S. Soccer Under-14 Talent ID camps.