Changes continue to roll through the USWNT as Jill Ellis has named Becky Sauerbrunn and Carli Lloyd as co-captains of the team. Lloyd will wear the armband if both players are on the pitch. With Abby Wambach retired and Christie Rampone out due to minor knee surgery, it now falls to veterans Lloyd and Sauerbrunn to formally step into their leadership roles.
"As we move into the next phase of this program, I've selected two captains who I know will represent us extremely well on and off the field and will help facilitate the positive direction of this team," said Ellis.