![]() ![]() Up top, Hatch had been Morgan's main backup for over a year, but the Washington Spirit striker never really replicated her National Women's Soccer League exploits at the international level. "It is definitely something that is on our minds," Andonovski said. At center back - where utility defender Emily Sonnett seemed to be the only true backup - he indicated that Ertz, a former defender-turned-midfielder, could bolster the team's depth. ![]() Speaking shortly after the roster reveal, Andonovski addressed concerns at his two shallowest positions. Midfielders (7): Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Julie Ertz, Andi Sullivan, Savannah DeMelo, Ashley Sanchez, Kristie Mewisįorwards (6): Alex Morgan, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, Megan Rapinoe, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams Andonovski addresses big decisions, injury updates Goalkeepers (3): Alyssa Naeher, Casey Murphy, Aubrey Kingsburyĭefenders (7): Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Alana Cook, Emily Sonnett, Kelley O'Hara, Sofia Huerta It is still a relatively old squad - with an average age above 28, similar to 20 - but it is greener and shallower.Īmid the USWNT's charge to its fourth title four years ago, its unmatched depth led fullback Ali Krieger to boldly proclaim: “We have the best team in the world, and the second-best team in the world.” In 2023, it's unclear whether they have either.īelow are the 23 players whom the USWNT will take to Australia and New Zealand, where the World Cup begins on July 20. The roster owns 319 fewer caps than it did in 2019. Veterans like Carli Lloyd, Tobin Heath and Christen Press have either retired or fallen out of the USWNT picture. They are among nine holdovers from the 2019 title-winning squad.īut that means there are 14 World Cup newbies. He also took chances on Rose Lavelle, who's been sidelined since April 8 and on Julie Ertz, who only returned from maternity leave in April after quietly stepping away from soccer in 2021. In midfield, Andonovski chose Kristie Mewis - sister of the injured Sam Mewis - and uncapped 25-year-old Savannah DeMelo over 6-foot-1 Taylor Kornieck. All of that was bad news for striker Ashley Hatch and defender Tierna Davidson, both of whom missed the cut. ![]()
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