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USWNT stars Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman and Catarina Macario all earn nominations for women's Ballon d'Or award as the American trio join Euros-winning Lionesses and holder Alexia Putellas on star-studded 20-player shortlist

US Women's National Team stars Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman and Catarina Macario have been nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or award.

The trio join an illustrious 20-person shortlist including Euros champions Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright and Beth Mead, Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas, Chelsea striker Sam Kerr and Arsenal star Vivianne Miedema.

Morgan, 33, is enjoying something of a personal resurgence this season and the San Diego Wave star is currently tied for the Golden Boot in the NWSL with Sophia Smith on 11 goals.

US Women's National Team stars Alex Morgan (pictured), Trinity Rodman and Catarina Macario have been nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or award
Catarina Macario made the 20-player shortlist for the prestigious award
Morganu00a0is enjoying something of a personal resurgence this season

At just 20, Rodman, daughter of former basketball player Dennis Rodman, has registered four goals in 10 league appearances this season for reigning NWSL champions Washington Spirit after a standout rookie campaign last year.