Nine Americans on FIFPro World XI shortlist

FIFPro has released its 55-player shortlist for the 2016 women’s Best XI. The Americans on the list are, by position:

GOALKEEPERS:

Hope Solo (USA, Free agent)

DEFENDERS:

Julie Johnston (USA, Chicago Red Stars)

Meghan Klingenberg (USA, Portland Thorns)

Ali Krieger (USA, Orlando Pride)

Becky Sauerbrunn (USA, FC Kansas City)

MIDFIELDERS :

Tobin Heath (USA, Portland Thorns)

Carli Lloyd (USA, Manchester City)

Megan Rapinoe (USA, Seattle Reign)

ATTACKERS :

Alex Morgan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais)

The full list is pretty dazzling, so USWNT players here are in some good company. Voting was done by over 3000 female players from FIFA countries.

FIFPro has only been doing a women’s World XI since last year, when Hope…