Andi Sullivan will be anchoring the USWNT midfield in New Zealand, alongside 13 other players making their World Cup debuts. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
The day has finally arrived; the USWNT’s 2023 World Cup roster has been announced. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski has put together a 23-player squad with a balance of veteran experience and incredible talent, but many questions remain as to how the group will gel in time to attempt to capture a historic third-straight World Cup title.
The U.S. has been ravaged by injuries in the last year, forcing Andonovski’s hand with some of his decisions. But he’s also adopting a few calculated risks that could either pay off in the biggest moment, or spell disaster for a relatively inexperienced group.
Here are three takeaways from Wednesday’s roster reveal.
This is a brand-new USWNT
A main takeaway from the 2023 World Cup roster is much-discussed but perpetually relevant: This version of the USWNT couldn’t look any more different than the team that won a World…
