SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Sophomores Blake Kelly and Ian Shaul and incoming freshman Evan Lim have been selected to the rosters of the upcoming U.S. National Team combined training camp. The camp is set to take place January 10-16 at Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, Arizona.
Kelly and Shaul are on the U-20 men’s roster while Lim will represent the Fighting Irish on the U-18 men’s roster.
The combined camp is part of the Federation’s continued focus on the U.S. Way philosophy, which emphasizes increased programming for Youth National Teams to create more opportunities for young players to advance through the pathway to the senior National Team with the goal of representing their country at a world championship.
Blake and Shaul are coming off a season where the two helped lead the Irish to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after defeating Michigan in the first round.
Kelly started all 20 matches in goal for the Irish during the 2025 campaign, totaling 71 saves while allowing 25 goals for a .740 save percentage. The sophomore recorded five or more saves in seven matches this past season.
Shaul started every match for Notre Dame during his sophomore season in the midfield. Shaul recorded three assists on the year, coming against Louisville, Michigan and Hope.
Lim is coming to the Irish from NYCFC Academy and will enroll in classes and be on the team this spring semester. Lim is a midfielder who played in 19 matches for NYCFC II in 2025, posting two goals and two assists.