U.S. Women's Deaf National Team
Since beginning play in 2005, the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Team holds a 37-0-1 all-time record, claiming three DIFA World Deaf Football Championships (2012, 2016, 2023) and five Deaflympics (2005, 2009, 2013, 2022, 2025). The Deaf WNT officially joined U.S. Soccer's Extended National Team program in 2022.
The Deaf WNT includes eligible qualifying players who must have a hearing loss of at least 55DB in their “better ear.” If you or someone you know qualifies for the Women’s Deaf National Team and plays at a high level, you can contact us via email at ExtendedNT@ussoccer.org for more information on potential playing opportunities.
GOALKEEPER (3): Taegan Frandsen Ferrin (Centerville, Utah; 10/0), Sierra Kaspar (Fort Worth, Texas; 3/0), Ruby Miller (Chicago, Ill.; 0/0)
DEFENDERS (5): Eva Barbic (Manhattan Beach, Calif.; 0/0), Paige Beaudry (Riverview, Mich.; 16/1), Josephine Blazic (East Tawas, Mich.; 2/2), Chelsey Tumey (Peoria, Ariz.; 2/0), Faith Wylie (Decatur, Texas; 15/6)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Gracie Fitzgerald (Georgetown, Ind.; 24/4), Holly Hunter (Temecula, Calif.; 10/10), Alexis Jones (Las Vegas, Nev.; 2/0), Olivia Mackey (Vancouver, Wash.; 1/0), Emma Neff (Oakwood, Ohio; 10/1), Hannah Romero (Rialto, Calif.; 0/0), Sabina Shysh (Tucson, Ariz.; 7/1)
FORWARDS (4): Marissa Garate (Tucson, Ariz.; 0/0), Tia LaBrecque (Raynham, Mass.; 6/4), Sophie Post (Murray, Utah; 18/10), Mia White (Littleton, Colo; 18/7)
*Part of 2025 ICSD Deaflympics roster
Head Coach: Tricia Taliaferro
Assistant Coach: Stephanie Gabbert
Goalkeeping Coach: Meghan Maiwald
