FIFPro has released its 55-player shortlist for the 2016 women’s Best XI. The Americans on the list are, by position:
GOALKEEPERS:
Hope Solo (USA, Free agent)
DEFENDERS:
Julie Johnston (USA, Chicago Red Stars)
Meghan Klingenberg (USA, Portland Thorns)
Ali Krieger (USA, Orlando Pride)
Becky Sauerbrunn (USA, FC Kansas City)
MIDFIELDERS :
Tobin Heath (USA, Portland Thorns)
Carli Lloyd (USA, Manchester City)
Megan Rapinoe (USA, Seattle Reign)
ATTACKERS :
Alex Morgan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais)
The full list is pretty dazzling, so USWNT players here are in some good company.