The NWSL will become the first American pro sports league with contact to return to action after the coronavirus shutdown when play kicks off in Utah this weekend, but in addition to the entire Orlando Pride squad, a number of U.S. women's national team players won't be participating.
The league's eight remaining, active clubs revealed their rosters for the competition on Tuesday, and 2019 World Cup winners Megan Rapinoe, Carli Lloyd, Mal Pugh, Christen Press and Tobin Heath are among the league's players who won't be suiting up in Utah.
They'll join Alex Morgan, Ashlyn Harris, Ali Krieger, Emily Sonnett and the rest of the Pride as spectators.