Jill Ellis named her 23-player roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup on Tuesday. The list contained most of the names USWNT observers would expect, with a couple notable absences.
Lindsey Horan is out with a quad injury, while Morgan Brian was omitted due to a coach’s decision. Both absences will open up chances for bubble players to make their case for the World Cup squad – and possibly for a familiar name to return to an old position.
With the SheBelieves Cup kicking off in two weeks, here are three observations from Tuesday's roster reveal.