Jaelene Hinkle has once again received a call-up to the US women’s national team after a long absence, first brought about when she declined a spot on a June 2017 roster because she felt she could not wear a jersey with a rainbow number in support of LGBTQ Pride Month.
It really seemed her national team career was over, but Jill Ellis and US Soccer have once again asked Hinkle to join the roster, this time ahead of the Tournament of Nations. The fullback pool is currently running thin with Kelley O’Hara injured, Casey Short just coming back from injury, and Taylor Smith out of contention for the time being.