May 26, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Wave FC forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates a play with teammates in the second half against Portland Thorns FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-USA TODAY Sports
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(New York, NY) — The United States Women’s National Soccer team revealed its roster ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The 32-team tournament will be held from July 20 to Aug. 20 in Australia and New Zealand.
The team announced Wednesday that Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and Trinity Rodman — the daughter of NBA icon Dennis Rodman — are among 23 players who will represent the United States at the 2023 World Cup.
Other familiar names include Julie Ertz and Rose Lavelle.
“For nearly 40 years, the US Women’s National Soccer Team has epitomized what it means to be a champion. From lifting trophies, to fighting for gender equity, these women have been a source of inspiration to Americans of all ages – our family included,” President Joe Biden said in a video.
The team will be looking to win its third-straight World Cup after having won in 2015 and 2019. The team’s first match is on July 21st against Vietnam. It has also been drawn alongside the Netherlands and Portugal.
