CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2022) – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named a 24-player BioSteel Training Camp Roster for two away friendly matches in October as the USA faces England on Friday, Oct. 7 at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London (3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. local on FOX) followed by a match against Spain on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona (2:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. local on ESPN2). Andonovski will name 23 players to suit up for each of the matches.
“These are big tests for our team in front of crowds cheering against us and after long travel, but our players absolutely love games like these,” said Andonovski. “The group we are bringing to Europe includes players who have a lot of experience against top European teams and some that don’t, so these games are even more critical for our growth as our team. Our whole squad needs to get a clear picture of what these games are like as we continue to prepare for the World Cup.”
Like the USA, both England and Spain have qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The USA earned its berth in July at the 2022 Concacaf W Championship, which it won to also qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Defender Crystal Dunn, who trained with the USA during its Sept. FIFA window but was not on the roster for the friendly games against Nigeria, makes her first full training camp roster since the birth of her son in mid-May and will be available for selection.
Forward Alex Morgan, who is currently on 198 caps, was ruled out of the trip due to a knee injury.
U.S. Women’s National Team Roster by Position (Club) – October European Tour:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Aubrey Kingsbury (Washington Spirit), Casey Murphy (North Carolina Courage), Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)
DEFENDERS (7): Alana Cook (OL Reign), Crystal Dunn (Portland Thorns FC), Emily Fox (Racing Louisville FC), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave FC), Sofia Huerta (OL Reign), Hailie Mace (Kansas City Current), Becky Sauerbrunn (Portland Thorns FC)
MIDFIELDERS (8): Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC), Savannah DeMelo (Racing Louisville FC), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyon, FRA), Taylor Kornieck (San Diego Wave FC), Rose Lavelle (OL Reign), Kristie Mewis (NJ/NY Gotham FC), Ashley Sanchez (Washington Spirit), Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)
FORWARDS (6): Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit), Mallory Pugh (Chicago Red Stars), Megan Rapinoe (OL Reign), Trinity Rodman (Washington…
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