World Cup squad finalised…youngest ‘surprise’ inclusion at 16

Later this month, the final roster for the FIFA Women’s World Cup was announced, with a mix of old and new, including the so-called ‘golden generation’, and the youngest surprise selection, Casey Eugene Fair, a mixed-race player born in 2007.메이저놀이터

Youngmin Jeon is a reporter.

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Confirming 23 Taegeuk Warriors to go higher, stronger, and harder, head coach Colin Bell described the final list.

[Colin Bell/Women’s Head Coach: I think we have a good balance of energy in the squad, experience and young players].

The most notable name is Casey Eugene Fair, who, at 16 years and 1 month, is the youngest player ever called up.

Born to an American father and Korean mother, she grew up in one of the strongest countries in women’s football.

The 5ft 10in striker, who has a knack for breaking into the box, caught the eye of coach Colin Bell after representing South Korea at under-15 level last year, and has accompanied him to the adult World Cup.

Bell said he was delighted with the pair’s ability to withstand intense training in the rain and heat,

[Colin Bell/Women’s National Soccer Team Head Coach: (The pair) are not just passengers travelling with the team, they are a valuable resource].

Fair was highly motivated.

[Casey Eugene Fair/Women’s National Soccer Team Striker: I’m willing to do whatever it takes to help my country].

Goalkeeper Kim Jung-mi, who has been playing in the World Cup since 2003, is preparing for her “last dance” as the oldest player ever at 38 years and nine months.

[Kim Jong-mi/Women’s National Football Team Goalkeeper: I think the desire for the last time plays a big role in some players. The goal, for me, is the quarterfinals].

While the team is anchored by the so-called “golden generation” of veterans – Park Eun-sun, who is two years younger than Kim Jung-mi, and Ji So-yeon, Jang Seul-ki, and Cho So-hyun – there are also some ambitious newcomers, including under-20s stars Chun Gar-ram and Bae Ye-bin.

The squad will play an exhibition match against Haiti on Saturday before travelling to Australia for the finals.

Later this month, the final roster for the FIFA Women’s World Cup was announced, with a mix of old and new, including the so-called ‘golden generation’, and the youngest surprise selection, Casey Eugene Fair, a mixed-race player born in 2007.메이저놀이터 Youngmin Jeon is a reporter. <Journalist Confirming 23 Taegeuk Warriors to go higher, stronger, and…