The U.S. women are looking to make history as they embark on their 2023 Women’s World Cup journey, hoping to become the first team in FIFA history, men’s or women’s, to win three straight World Cup titles.
It’s a long road to that accomplishment, and much of the 23-player roster assembled by manager Vlatko Andonovski will need to contribute for that historic achievement to be reached.
With some significant injuries shuffling the deck, Andonovski will have to find his best 11 players to take the field and give the U.S. its best chance to emerge victorious from the month-long tournament. The likes of England, Germany, France, and hosts Australia plus a number of other challengers will make that task difficult.
The Sporting News brings you a look at who could take the field for the U.S. when the opening whistle sounds at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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Projected USWNT starting lineup for 2023 Women’s World Cup
Vlatko Andonovski has had to work around a number of injuries that shaped his roster selection, most notably to forwards Mallory Swanson, Catarina Macario, and Christen Press, plus defender and captain Becky Sauerbrunn.
Given that, his 23-player roster leaves little room for speculation, and he has a clear…
