Women's Under-20s start camp in Kansas for USA friendlies | OneFootball

The Brazil Women’s Under-20 National Team began preparations this Wednesday (8) for the friendlies against the United States in Kansas. The first training session focused on helping the players adapt after the trip and on starting the team’s collective buildup.

The delegation had arrived last Tuesday (7), when the 23 called-up players gathered at the hotel serving as the team’s base during the FIFA window. The activities are being held at the Kansas City Current training center, always at 3 p.m. (local time), at one of the leading women’s football facilities in the world.

This is coach Camilla Orlando’s first squad selection since winning the South American Championship in the category in February, in Paraguay. An important achievement in preparation for the Under-20 World Cup, which will be played in September in Poland.

On the field, the initial work focused on helping the players loosen up and speeding up team chemistry, especially among those taking part in this cycle for the first time.

“The idea today was really to help them loosen up, get rid of that travel fatigue, get a feel for the atmosphere here, get to know the new players who are joining this cycle for the first time, and reinforce our playing philosophy,” said the coach.

Coach Camilla Orlando talks with Guilherme Giudice, the National Team’s assistant coach, after the first training session in Kansas (USA)Credits: CBF Disclosure

Camilla also highlighted that the session already brought important tactical elements, with a focus on playing with the ball and reading the possible difficulties posed by the Americans.

“It was a session focused on us with the ball, on understanding a little of what the opponent might make difficult for us, so that we can already improve in that tomorrow and throughout the following sessions,” she explained.

According to the coach, the first day was a positive one. “It was a great session. We managed to help the players loosen up and also align and speed up that chemistry a bit,” she added.

Brazil will face the United States in two matches, considered essential for the team’s development and evaluation throughout the cycle. The first clash will be on April 11 at CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current. The second match will take place on April 15 at Riverside Stadium, inside the American club’s sports complex.

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