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The countdown for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has begun. Soccer fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the prestigious tournament to kick off. While all participating teams are generating interest, it is the USWNT that is captivating the spotlight. Led by Alex Morgan and her teammates, they aim to keep their reigning supremacy in the tournament.

After all, their previous acclaims prove that the country is a pure dominant force in the competition. Overall, women’s soccer has witnessed significant progress, which even their star player Morgan also highlighted.

Alex Morgan and Co. are in good spirits for the World Cup after achieving equal pay

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This year’s World Cup is not just like any ordinary tournament for the USWNT. Rather, it’s quite a special one for them. Not only are they coming as quadruple title holders, but they are also coming with a win in the fight for equal pay. And their star player, Morgan, subsequently highlighted it.

As stated by the Athletic, she said, “Our team is in a way different space than we were going into the 2019 World Cup. Having achieved equal pay and equal prize money, equal working conditions, but it’s not just us. We’re fighting it, there’s still a lot of teams fighting for it.” The San Diego Waves forward suggests that they are entering this year’s World Cup campaign in a rather different spirit.

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The 33-year-old praised the advancements witnessed in women’s soccer during the previous four years. She also insisted that there are other women’s national teams that are still fighting for the same cause. Morgan believes that this year’s World Cup campaign will offer them a chance to help the cause of other national teams.

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Indeed, it’s great to hear such optimism from Morgan. Meanwhile, she also made it to the USWNT’s 2023 World Cup roster.

USWNT announces roster ahead of 2023 World Cup

With less than a month remaining for the Women’s World Cup, the official roster for the U.S. women’s national team was unveiled by head coach Vlatko Andonovski on Wednesday. Among the selected group of players, 14 individuals will be making their World Cup debut as part of the USWNT. On the other hand, nine players have previously represented the team in at least two World Cup tournaments.

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This prestigious event will see these talented athletes vie for soccer’s most coveted title. While the team resounds with the obvious names of Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, and Kelley O’Hara, many youngsters will get a chance to feature in their first-ever World Cup. The likes of Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, and Lynn Williams will get to play their first-ever World Cup. Indeed, it’s going to be an exciting World Cup this year.

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