On Thursday, the inaugural Tournament of Nations will kick off, featuring Japan, Australia, the United States, and Brazil. Hosted on the West Coast of the United States, the tournament is aimed at putting some of the best teams in the world against each other and giving the fans something to cheer on during a year without an Olympics or World Cup. There will be 34 NWSL players featured in the tournament, including seven players from the Pride. Here is a breakdown of the who, where, and when for the inaugural Tournament of Nations.
Rosters:
United States:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars), Jane Campbell (Houston Dash), Abby Smith (Boston Breakers)
DEFENDERS (7): Abby Dahlkemper (NC Courage), Julie Ertz (Chicago Red Stars), Ali Krieger (Orlando Pride), Kelley O’Hara (Sky Blue FC), Becky Sauerbrunn (FC Kansas City), Casey Short (Chicago Red Stars), Taylor Smith (NC Courage)
MIDFIELDERS (6): Morgan Brian (Houston Dash), Carli Lloyd (Houston Dash), Allie Long (Portland Thorns FC), Samantha Mewis (NC Courage), Margaret Purce (Boston Breakers), Megan Rapinoe (Seattle Reign FC)
FORWARDS (7): Crystal Dunn (Chelsea FC), Lindsey Horan (Portland Thorns FC), Sydney Leroux (FC Kansas City), Alex Morgan (Orlando Pride), Christen Press (Chicago Red Stars), Mallory Pugh (Washington Spirit), Lynn Williams (NC Courage)
Brazil:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Bárbara (Kindermann), Dani Neuhaus (Santos) Letícia (Sportclub Sand)
DEFENDERS (6): Andreia Rosa (Avaldsnes Idrettslag), Bruna Benites (Houston Dash), Monica (Orlando Pride), Jucinara (Corinthians/Audax) Maurine (Santos), Tamires (Fortuna Hjørring)
MIDFIELDERS (4): Andressinha (Houston Dash), Fran (Avaldsnes Idrettslag), Djenifer Iranduba Maria (Santos), Bia Zaneratto (Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels),
FORWARDS (6): Gabi Nunes (Corinthians/Audax), Camila (Orlando Pride), Debinha (North Carolina Courage), Chu (São José E.