There’s a three-peat on the line.
When the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off July 20, the U.S. women’s national team is the heavy favorite as it looks for its third straight title and fifth total. Having to navigate injuries and retirements of numerous star players, coach Vlakto Andonovski has experimented with the roster quite a bit in the last couple of years. After evaluating recent camps and keeping an eye on players succeeding with their club teams, Andonovski has put together a roster with a healthy mix of up-and-comers and USWNT mainstays. While you may find some familiar faces on this year’s roster, 14 of the 23 are making their World Cup debuts. Not all the newcomers are youngsters, though; Alyssa Thompson, 18, is the youngest on the squad, and Kristie Mewis, 32, will be the oldest of the newbies.
Without further ado, meet the 23 players who will try to make history in Australia and New Zealand.
