ESPN.com · Jun 21, 2023
Analyzing the USWNT's World Cup roster: Surprises, snubs, more
The roster that will lead the U.S. women's national team through the Women's World Cup this July has been decided, and it certainly is not without gambles and surprises.
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In announcing his World Cup roster on Wednesday, coach Vlatko Andonovski balanced conservative, expected picks -- Alex Morgan as striker and Lindsey Horan in the midfield were obvious -- with riskier choices, including a slew of young players making their first World Cup squad. When Andonovski had the choice of sticking with players he was very familiar with or rolling the dice on someone new, he wasn't afraid to take a chance.