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Predicting the USWNT 2027 Women’s World Cup Roster Less Than a Year Out

Breaking down who is a lock, likely and on the bubble for the USWNT ahead of next summer’s tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 17

Kansas City Current Confirms Alana Cook’s Season-Ending ACL Injury

The U.S. women’s national team defender sustained a non-contact injury during a May 16 game against the Orlando Pride.

Sports Illustrated · May 22, 2025

USWNT Roster Takeaways: Naomi Girma Returns, Lo LaBonta Gets First Call-Up

Here's a breakdown of Emma Hayes's latest roster for the friendlies against China and Jamaica.

Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2025

No Matter How Hard the USWNT Tried, There’s No Replacing Julie Ertz

After nearly 20 months away from the squad, the midfielder will be making her third World Cup appearance and providing an indispensable veteran presence for the reigning champs.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023

Meet the 23 players on the U.S. women’s World Cup team

The 2023 women’s World Cup kicks off this week, and the United States is out to defend its back-to-back championships from 2015 and 2019. Here’s what to know about the 23 players on the American squad.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 19, 2023

Ten Players With Breakout Potential at the Women’s World Cup

As many teams have to navigate injuries to key players, veterans and rookies alike will look to step up on the biggest stage.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2023

Naomi Girma: the brilliant scientist at the heart of USA’s defense

After a formidable academic and athletic career at Stanford University, the Californian is an integral part of the defending champions’ World Cup campaign

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023

LOCALIZE IT: America's star-studded women's World Cup team has community ties from coast to coast

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The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

United States Women's World Cup 2023 squad: most recent call ups

Vlatko Andonovski recently called up 26 players for two friendlies against Ireland

FourFourTwo · Jun 6, 2023

Ireland suffer second defeat in four days to United States as they lose 1-0

An error handed Alana Cook her first international goal as the United States won 1-0 in St Louis

Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2023