When it comes to the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), talent is abundant. The quality of players that have emerged from years of dominance in the sport is truly remarkable. And there is no better place to showcase that talent than on the grandest stage of them all – the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
With just a few weeks left until the start of this esteemed tournament, fans are eagerly anticipating which players will represent and make history by achieving a third consecutive championship victory. Likewise, the players themselves are anxious to be part of such an elite squad and to proudly represent their nation on an international scale. And now, with great excitement, USWNT has announced its final roster for this highly anticipated event.
The USWNT squad for the FIFA Women’s World Cup
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The US Women’s National Team made an exciting announcement via their official Twitter account regarding the squad for the upcoming World Cup. The video featured messages from notable figures such as Nba legend Shaquille O’Neal, Pop star Taylor Swift, and US President Joe Biden.
𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄!
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Visit https://t.co/sLCJ8RhiOx for full details 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/TckXmhgQyy
— U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) June 21, 2023
And now, what everyone has been waiting for… Here is the official final 23 women’s squad:
Goalkeeper- Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Murphy, Alyssa Naeher
Defense- Alana Cook, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Sofia Huerta, Kelley O’Hara, Emily Sonnett
Midfield- Savannah Demelo, Julie Ertz, Lindsey Horan, Rose Lavelle, Kristie Mewis, Ashley Sanchez, Andi Sullivan
Forward- Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith, Alyssa Thompson, Lynn Williams
These are the women that will be looking to bring home the trophy for USWNT. The pressure is bound to be high on these players given the huge significance this year’s World Cup carries.
An important World Cup for USWNT
This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup is poised to be an important one for USWNT. The competition, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, is an eagerly anticipated event with 32 teams vying for the top prize. The USWNT in particular, is generating significant interest amongst fans and pundits alike.
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This summer on FOX, it’s the USA vs The World as the @USWNT goes for a three-peat in the @FIFAWWC 🏆🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Jr2NXQV453
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 9, 2023
Having triumphed in the last two editions of the tournament in 2015 and 2019, the USWNT has set its sights on making history by becoming the first team, male or female, to win three consecutive titles. Their impressive form leading up to this year’s tournament, having emerged victorious in the SheBelieves Cup, only adds to already high expectations. Further fueling their confidence is Alex Morgan’s confident outlook on their chances of making history. We will have to wait and see what unfolds at this year’s event.
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