In June, the USWNT will head to Sweden and Norway for a pair of friendlies. The U.S. is well acquainted with these two countries as the match against Norway will be the 50th time the two sides have met.
The roster for the friendlies is full of familiar names such as Alex Morgan, Allie Long, Megan Rapinoe, and Megahan Klingberg. Here’s the complete 21-player roster.
Goalkeepers (2): Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Abby Smith (Boston Breakers)
Defenders (7): Abby Dahlkemper (NC Courage), Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Jaelene Hinkle (NC Courage), Meghan Klingenberg (Portland Thorns FC), Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Casey Short (Chicago Red Stars)
Midfielders (7): Morgan Brian (Houston Dash), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Rose Lavelle (Boston Breakers), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash/Manchester City), Allie Long (Portland Thorns FC), Samantha Mewis (NC Courage), Megan Rapinoe (Seattle Reign FC)
Forwards (5): Crystal Dunn (Chelsea FC), Sydney Leroux (FC Kansas City), Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride/Olympique Lyonnais), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Mallory Pugh (Washington Spirit)
Roster Breakdown
One of the big additions to the roster is Abby Smith, who is having a terrific season thus far for the Boston Breakers in the National Women’s Soccer League.