The United States women’s national team is looking ahead after bowing out from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The team was eliminated in the round of 16 on penalties against Sweden, making it their earliest exit in the World Cup, and the overall tournament performance was subpar. U.S. Soccer has since taken swift action and has moved on from former head coach Vlatko Andonovski and General Manager Kate Markgraf.
For now, Twila Kilgore has been named as interim head coach, and U.S. Sporting Director Matt Crocker will lead the search for the next manager. There’s been no shortage of opinions on candidates and who the top targets should be, but the role will hardly be a difficult sell with one of the winningest programs in women’s soccer. There were silver linings in the World Cup for the USWNT with the rise of future stars in Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman, and Naomi Girma. For a program with a culture of winning, there’s ample talent to help mold for the future as the next major international tournament is less than a year away with the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
So, what is on the docket for the team as they build toward the Olympics? Take a look at what’s already on the schedule and what we think needs…
