Kansas University women’s soccer players Caroline Smith and Holly Gault have been invited to training camp with the Under-21 United States women’s soccer national team.

“This is a great honor for both Caroline and Holly,” KU coach Mark Francis said. “It is a great reflection of our program that our players are beginning to receive national attention. I’m very proud for both of them, and I know that they will represent the University of Kansas very well.”

Gault, a sophomore from Spring Hill, anchored a young Jayhawk defense, which surrendered only 13 goals and finished ninth in the country with a team goals-against average of 0.55. She was selected first-team All-America by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

Smith, a junior from Edina, Minn., earned All-America honors for the second consecutive season. She led KU in scoring for the third consecutive season, topping the Jayhawks in goals (11), assists (10) and points (32).