Ajax teenager Lily Yohannes has committed to represent the U.S. women’s national team at international level.
The 17-year-old midfielder was born in Springfield, Virginia, but moved to the Netherlands with her family in 2017 and was working toward eligibility to possibly represent the country as a Dutch citizen.
In a social media post confirming her decision, she wrote: “After much consideration, I have decided to commit to represent my country, the United States.
“The U.S. is my homeland, my birthplace, and where my extended family resides.
“These strong connections have driven me to honor my roots and proudly commit to U.S. Soccer.”
She added: “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the United States and Dutch Football Federations for their unwavering support and patient guidance as I made my decision regarding my international future.
“Their dedication and encouragement have been invaluable, and I extend my heartfelt thanks to both Federations.”
Having progressed through the youth ranks at Ajax, Yohannes signed her first professional contract at the age of 15. She scored five goals in 20 appearances in 2023-24 and has netted two goals in six Eredivisie Women’s league games so far this term.
In November last year, aged 16, she became the youngest player to start…
