United States U‑17 Women’s National Team (USA) vs. Norway U‑17 Women’s National Team — 2025 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, Group C

Match Summary

On October 24, 2025, in Salé, Morocco, the United States U-17 Women’s National Team delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Norway in their final Group C match of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. (SoccerWire)

With the win, the U.S. clinched the top spot in the group—marking the first time the U.S. at this age level has won all three group-stage games in the tournament. (frontrowsoccer.com)

The match unfolded with an early breakthrough for the U.S., followed by a dominant second half where four goals came.

The result confirmed their superiority in the group and set a confident tone heading into the knockout round.

Key Moments

• 6th minute: Forward KK Ream opened the scoring with a left-footed strike from around 16 yards, her shot took a slight deflection off the right post and in.

• This was the U.S.’s fastest goal of the tournament. (frontrowsoccer.com)

• The first half thereafter remained competitive, but Norway were unable to find a response.

• 49th minute: Midfielder Ellie Kocher doubled the lead early in the second half.

• Assisted by Scottie Antonucci, Kocher beat her defender, drove into the penalty area and finished low into the left corner. (SoccerWire)

• 63rd minute: Sub-forward Nyanya Touray entered at minute 61 and scored seconds later.

• Ream penetrated the left side and cut a pass back; Touray timed her run perfectly and slotted inside from 10 yards. (frontrowsoccer.com)

• 64th minute: Just a minute later, midfielder Mak Whitham pounced on a spilled save from Norway’s goalkeeper, blasting the rebound into the net and making it 4-0. (frontrowsoccer.com)

• 80th minute: Forward Micayla Johnson sealed the emphatic result.

• She combined with substitute Lauren Malsom in a give-and-go on the right flank, then curled her shot off the left post and in from about 16 yards. (SoccerWire)

On the defensive side, goalkeeper Peyton Trayer earned her first World Cup shut-out for the U.S. after replacing the first-two-games starter. (SoccerWire)

Tactical & Contextual Notes

• The U.S. fielded six changes in the starting lineup from their prior match, keeping the back-line intact but rotating five of six midfield/forward spots.

• This freshness paid off with the dominating last 60 minutes. (frontrowsoccer.com)

• The second half showcased U.S. depth: subs Touray, Johnson, Malsom all contributed to the goal tally, underscoring the squad’s breadth.

• Norway entered needing a win to have any shot at progressing (or at least a favourable third-place finish) and were unable to respond after conceding early. (SoccerWire)

• The U.S. group campaign: by winning all three games they scored 13 goals in total, matching their record from the 2022 edition of this tournament. (frontrowsoccer.com)

Significance

• This performance marks a milestone: for the first time, the U.S. U-17 Women won all three group-stage matches at a U-17 Women’s World Cup. (frontrowsoccer.com)

• It demonstrated not only attacking firepower but squad depth and tactical flexibility – all important for the knockout phase.

• Individually, Touray’s fourth goal places her among the tournament’s potential leading scorers, and the contributions from multiple players highlight that the U.S. are not reliant on a single star. (SoccerWire)

What It Means Going Forward

With Group C finished, the U.S. advance to the Round of 16 where they will face a third-place team from Group A, B or F on October 28. (frontrowsoccer.com)

Their dominant display sets a strong psychological tone: the ability to start fast, control the tempo, and break open games in the second half will serve them well.

The next step is translating this group-stage momentum into knockout success, where margins are tighter and every moment counts.

Final Word

A formidable showing by the U.S. U-17 women: after an early strike they maintained composure, broke the game open with four second-half goals, and shut out a determined opponent.

Norway arrived needing a result, but the Americans simply out-classed them.

For the U.S., the message is clear: they are serious contenders in this tournament — with skill, depth and a winning mindset.