This week features the start of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup.

Hosted in the Dominican Republic, 16 teams will start the march towards Nov. 3, when a champion will be crowned in Santo Domingo.

Like every global competition, several players from around the United States will compete for teams other than the USA. Here’s a look at some of the players based in pro and club environments who will play for some aside from the Stars and Stripes.

Dominican Republic: Jaylene Rondon (World Class FC), Paige Martinez (Orlando City), Renata Mercedes (Connecticut FC), Alexa Castro (New York SC), Lila Algarin (Florida United), Natalie Bruno (FC Prime), Emma Torres Brache (FC Prime), Ava Barker (Cedar Stars Academy), Jaimaris Diaz (Palm Beach Garden Predators), Sydney Artache (Real Futbol Academy)

Colombia: Isabel Weiner (IMG Academy), Ella Martinez (Tampa Bay Sun FC), Lena Tusche (PDA)

Ecuador: Caprice Chiuchiolo (SC del Sol)

Korea Republic: Casey Phair (Angel City SC)

England: Lauryn Thompson (Indy Eleven Pro Academy)

Mexico: Adrianna Gonzalez (Team Boca), Mia Villalpando (San Diego Surf), Evelyn Contreras (Las Vegas Surf), Anaiya Miyazato (FC Tucson), Celeste Martinez (Legends FC), Sofia Nunez (Rebels SC), Citlalli Reyes (Las Vegas Diversity)

Brazil: Bela Araujo (Beach FC (CA)), Juju Harris (Florida United), Giovanna Waksman (FC Florida), Kalena Bellini (Wasatch SC)

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