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.