Squads for the tournament in Japan could be extended from 18 players to 22, in what would be a boost for the United States
U.S. women's national team (USWNT) head coach Vlatko Andonovski has hinted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to approve expanded rosters for the upcoming Olympics.
Men's and women's football teams are allowed 18-player rosters with four alternates for the tournament, which will kick off in July.
Reports have suggested however that the four alternates could be allowed to become part of the full roster, giving each team 22 players from which to pick.