The 2019 Women’s World Cup might prove to be the most thrilling tournament in women’s soccer history. With a field growing in competition — where there’s no longer a few dominant, unbeatable squads — there are dozens of countries that could make it to the final in Lyon.
But due to the lack of global exposure in women’s football, it’s possible you might know little about some of the best or most intriguing players heading into this tournament. Sure, you know Marta and Alex Morgan. You might have heard the name Sam Kerr or Christine Sinclair get tossed around.