USA Football, a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the sport's governing body, has announced the final rosters for the 2023 U.S. Men's and Women's Flag National Teams that will compete in the 2023 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Americas Continental Flag Football Championship from July 5-7 in Charlotte, N.C.
Junior wide receiver
Kennedy Foster was named to the U.S. Women's Flag National Team 18-person roster on Tuesday.
"This has been my dream since I started playing flag football," Foster said. "It's really cool to see this dream come to fruition and it is an honor to represent the USA. I want to thank my family, teammates and coaches for always supporting me in my pursuit of my dreams."
"It is an honor to have Kennedy represent Keiser University and our community at the highest level," Seahawks Head Coach
Justin Hilliker said. "She has always been an athlete of character and commitment and this is a by product of her continuous hard work."
The 2023 tournament calendar culminates in The One Flag Championship from July 7-9 in Charlotte, N.C.
Kennedy Foster, WR, Jr, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
- In her third season with the Seahawks
- A two-time All-Sun Conference selection
- Holds the school record for career receptions (183), career receiving yards (1,804) and career touchdown catches (30)
- Caught 103 passes for 1,050 and 20 touchdowns last season
- This season, Foster has caught 18 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
- She has also played on the defensive side of the ball in 2023, recording four flag pulls, three pass breakups and one interception.
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