![]() ![]() Phair's parents met in Korea, where her American father worked teaching English and her Korean mother owned a restaurant, according to The Athletic. “Whether it’s with the under-17 team or the senior team, I always feel that whenever I am with the Korean national team I am put in the best position to improve and thrive,” Phair told The Athletic. She then became the first person of mixed heritage to be called up by South Korea's senior national team, and said she feels at home with her South Korean teammates. Phair, who turned 16 on June 29, trained with the USWNT last year and shortly after trained with the South Korean team. She made her World Cup debut in 1999 at 16 years and 34 days old. Phair snaps the previous record held by Nigerian striker Ifeanyi Chiejine. Watch Video: 2023 World Cup: Who is the x-factor for Team USA?Ĭasey Yu-jin Phair, a 16-year-old American, became the youngest player to make her World Cup debut, appearing in the second half for South Korea in a Monday night match against Colombia. ![]()
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