The United States women’s team in soccer is one of the most popular teams in international women’s soccer. They've won four Women's World Cups, four Olympic golds and nine CONCACAF Gold Cups. Morgan, Lloyd and Alyssa Thompson are just a few of the most prominent players on the roster.
Morgan
Alex Morgan is out of the two friendlies against England & Spain because of injury. VlatkoAndonovski, USWNT coach, has released the 24-player roster for two international games. Matches are scheduled for October 7th in London and October 14th in Pamplona (Spanish). Both teams are qualified to compete in the 2023 World Cup of Australia.
Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd is one among the greatest goal scorers in US women’s football history. She has earned three14 caps for USWNT. She can also earn more if her team plays both South Korean friendlies. Her career isn't without controversy. She has split from James Galanis, her longtime trainer, as well as a major injury. She is also one of the most highly-paid players in the women's sport.
Alyssa Thompson
Alyssa Thompson is one of the most promising young American players. She has the technical skill and speed to beat defenders one-on-one. Tracey Kines, the head coach of US women's under-20 national team, saw her potential. Kevins remembers the 13-year-old Thompson when she was scouting a club in Southern California. She came across a forward she considered "brave" as well as "resilient" while scouting a club in Southern California. Today, Thompson is a member of the US women's national team.
Tobin Heath
Tobin heath, a forward has been recently selected to the US women’s football team roster. She is a standout player who has played for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the United States national team. The United States Soccer Federation has called Heath "perhaps the most talented player in the USA." US Soccer named Heath Athlete in the Year 2016.
Hope Solo
Hope Solo has been a controversial figure in the women's soccer world, carving out a complicated legacy. One of the best goalkeepers ever, she's made 202 appearances for the U.S. team, and holds a record of 152 clean sheets. Solo is well-known for her outspoken opinions. Her controversial character has been a major talking point in the sport.
Tobin Naeher
The United States women’s national soccer team are in the final stages at their World Cup qualification campaign. Tobin Nasser was a surprise choice, but she has proved to be a valuable part of the team. She was there every minute of the game and saved four points in the win over France. Naeher also saved Steph Houghton's attempt to score a penalty kick in the semifinals.
Tiffany McLeod
Recent controversy in the match between the US and Canada's women's soccer teams saw the Canadian players accuse Christiana Pedersen, the referee, of bias. Pedersen penalized the United States with a penalty in the 80th minutes for holding the ball inside the penalty area. Pedersen, a former World Cup referee was not immediately available to comment.
Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe has been a consistent presence for the United States women's national team for over a decade. She is an outstanding forward on and off the pitch. Rapinoe was raised in Redding, California where she played volleyball with her older brother and twin sister. Rapinoe has been a major player for the United States in recent years. She scored two goals at the 2012 World Cup as well as another in the 2015 World Cup.