The early part of the season has been a challenge for Northwood High School girl’s soccer. Through the first six games, the Gladiators sit 2-4, with a negative nine-goal differential.
However, forward Nyanya Touray stands out as a talent, unlike many others. And for her impressive resume, she’s earned an invite to try out for the United States Women’s Youth National Team.
Touray will compete with 23 other women born in 2008 for a spot on the team. The training camp is ongoing in West Palm Beach, FL, and will run through Oct. 3.
Should Touray earn a spot, she’d play for a team attempting to qualify for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Touray’s special opportunity isn’t her only current achievement. She’s also this week’s Montgomery County High School Athlete of the Week.
Each week throughout the school year, the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame is partnering with Montgomery Community Media to honor an Athlete of the Week from the county’s more than 40 public and private high schools.
Touray, with two goals iso far this season, is one of the top players at Northwood, but she also shines for Bethesda Soccer Club. Playing for Bethesda provides Touray competition against some of the best female soccer players in the entire country.
Bethesda competes in the Elite Club National League (ECNL), and Touray was one of 11 Maryland players selected to ECNL’s All-Conference team.
Photo courtesy Northwood High School (Nyanya Touray in white uniform)
